Supporting pediatric oncology patients and their families through a complex cancer journey is the core of this nursing role. The Oncology Nurse Navigator provides individualized guidance, education, and resources, ensuring patient-centered and compassionate care across all phases of the cancer continuum.
Responsibilities
Participate in day-to-day operations of the program, including patient education and call triage
Participate in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI
Participate in QA/QI projects for the program
Support the research activities of the program
Exhibit professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty, and accountability to self and others
Deliver expert clinical care through evidence-based practice partnerships with patients, families, and colleagues
Assume nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including assessment, education, coordination, and documentation
Facilitate individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families, and caregivers
Support a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care
Assist patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory
Act as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes
Advocate for patients to promote patient-centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes
Provide psychosocial support to and facilitate appropriate referrals for patients, families, and caregivers
Contribute to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community
Participate in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program
Function as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting
Engage in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective
Manage patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
Work collaboratively and function as an effective member of the health care team
Monitor the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assure compliance with regulatory agency standards
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Maintain clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, and standards
Provide care based on age-specific needs of the patient
Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice
Comply with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy and procedures determined by DFCI, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role
Foster an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including culture, ethnicity, gender, and age
Identify areas for professional growth
Formulate professional goals, objectives, and methods for accomplishing these
Serve as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee
Support research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute
Meet all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period
Collaborate in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public
Pursue active membership in local and national professional organizations
Commit to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation, and mentoring
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions
Associate degree in Nursing
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred; if Associate degree, must complete BSN degree within 4 years
1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or State of New Hampshire as appropriate
AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement)
Nice to have:
Professional nursing certification (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)
Important Details
Work location: Onsite with occasional remote
Patient Contact: Yes, demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics
About the Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston and the surrounding communities, is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The institute is united in its mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. It strives to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment, provides compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and designs programs to promote public health, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. Dana-Farber conducts groundbreaking research that advances treatment, educates tomorrow's physician/researchers, and works with partners including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer, while advancing the understanding, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases..
