About the position
The University of Washington is seeking a part-time Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Alvord Brain Tumor Center. This role focuses on empowering neuro-oncology patients to navigate their cancer treatment with confidence, providing compassionate guidance and advocacy throughout the care continuum. The position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work from home after training.
Responsibilities
• Provide patient-centric care for a breadth of neuro-oncologic diagnoses, including brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors
• Assist patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers
• Provide care coordination throughout the cancer continuum, ensuring timely access
• Provide education and resources to patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, side effect management, post-treatment care, and survivorship
• Assess and promote healthy lifestyle choices and self-care strategies through education and referrals to ancillary services
• Develop and use appropriate assessment tools (e.g. distress screening, pain scale, performance status)
• Support a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship or end-of-life care
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Fred Hutch and UW Medicine Clinical Pathways
• Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes; this includes participating in multidisciplinary case reviews and tumor boards
Requirements
• 3 years of recent care management nursing experience, oncology nursing experience, or equivalent experience
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Benefits
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible part-time new employees
• Generous benefits and work/life programs
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