? [Immediate Start] Oncology RN Navigator - Norwalk/Danbury, CT
Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Oncology Nurse Navigator position in
the Cancer Center Department. Full time position 40 hours per week,
8 hour shifts between 7:30am-5:30pm. The incumbent in this role
will provide patient care to both the Norwalk (50%) and Danbury
(50%) communities, with the flexibility to primarily work from one
location and occasional travel to the other as needed. Summary To
crease a nurse navigator program at Norwalk Hospital. Role will be
to keep patients in our system by navigating them to other
sub-specialists and services. Responsibilities - Conducts case
findings. Screens cancer patients to identify support, education,
discharge planning & referral. Comprehensive assessment of
patient's physical, functional, psychosocial & financial status in
cooperation with the health care team. - Develops, implements, and
evaluates the plan of care and support through an interdisciplinary
process in conjunction with the patient and family, linking the
patient to appropriate institutional or community resources. -
Procures services; serves as an advocate for patients and families
with scarce resources. Facilitates referrals to state and local
financial assistance agencies or programs. - Functions as a liaison
between the hospital, physicians, patient, and community resources
to achieve maximum communication between all parties so that care
is coordinated and all needs of the patient are met. - Identifies
quality issues related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and
follow-up, risk management issues, and reimbursement issues with
prompt referral to appropriate committee/personnel for action or
resolution. - Assesses and evaluates cancer care through
interaction with patients and surveys, and implements quality
improvement projects as needed. - Serves as a representative of the
cancer program/service line and lead person for coordination of
care for patients. - Representing the cancer program provides
education through health fairs and presentations to the community.
- Supervises the volunteers within the cancer program, assuring
compliance with appropriate patient interaction and confidentiality
of information. - Participates as a member of the Cancer Committee;
achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to
customer service, teamwork, safety, and self-development. -
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other Information Bachelor's Degree required. RN CT Licensure
Required. Oncology Certification and prior experience a plus
Working Conditions Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger
dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort:
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical
Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Department: Cancer Center
Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $39.21 - $72.83/ Hourly
Keywords: Nuvance Health, New England , ? [Immediate Start] Oncology RN Navigator - Norwalk/Danbury, CT, Healthcare , Norwalk, Northeast
