Oral Chemotherapy Nurse Navigator

Overview

The Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator collaborates closely with patients, families, providers and pharmacies to ensure adherence and that their oral therapy treatment regimen is not interrupted.

• Assesses the patient’s ability to read and follow directions. If health literacy concerns exist, Navigator takes steps to ensure patients have appropriate assistance.
• Schedule Chemo Teach appointment with Advanced Practitioner. If needed, Navigator conducts Chemotherapy Education with patient, family and caregivers.
• Review Chemotherapy Oral Chemotherapy Consent with patient, after signature obtained, scan document to EMR.
• Obtain chemotherapy Rx for pharmacy processing.
• Obtain Prior Authorization if required by Insurance.
• If REM authorization is required, register patient on Celgene website to receive authorization for processing.
• Send Rx to AOMSC In-House Dispensary for Rx fill.
• If Financial Assistance is needed, contact AOMSC Patient Account Representative.
• If unable to fill Rx In-House, transfer Rx to Specialty Pharmacy.
• Explain and set up Heath Tracker for patients, obtain patient consent to participate.
• Set up and provide calendar schedule for treatment cycle to include when and how to obtain refill.
• Patient Portal and Triage side effect management.

Responsibilities reflect the actions of the Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator in supporting patients through oral chemotherapy management and coordination with care teams.

• Maintain patient, team members, and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to critically think and prioritize.
• Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Make sound decisions and resolve problems/issues with defined scope of practice.
• Ability to seek out opportunities to broaden knowledge base and apply to practice.
• Excellent time management.
• OCN certification required within a year.

• Standing for prolonged periods of time (8 hours)
• Walking for extended periods of time (8 hours)
• Sitting for extended periods (8 hours)
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head.
• Sight: must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as items in print or electronically and must be able to visualize patient condition.
• Auditory: must be able to hear in order to clearly communicate with others.
• Proper body mechanics will be used when moving or lifting any equipment or supplies. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
• Must have the ability to manage equipment and/or devices related to job duties such as entering documentation within the computer system, use of computer, keyboard, copy, fax machine and phone.