Oncology Research Nurse Navigat I

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Short Description

Research: 1.1 Works with research team to identify clinical trials that would be beneficial to the patient population.1.2 Works with other nurse navigators to facilitate and assess possible patients for clinical trials, referring possible eligible patients to Research Department. Reviews physician schedules and patient charts to pre-screen inclusion criteria1.3 Promotes research-based therapies/education to patients. 1.4 Works with clinical research coordinators to develop operational flow plans for each active research protocolNew Patient Support & Education:

2.1 Educates, supports, and assists patients and their families, serving as a link to their doctors and supportive services before, during, and after their participation in a research study. This role is key in the implementation of multidisciplinary care throughout participation in a research protocol.2.2 Facilitates and implements multidisciplinary cancer care for new research patients within the Cooper Cancer Institute. Functions across all disease sites and, therefore, is a vital resource for information and education related to all cancer research protocols. 2.3 Serves as liaison between new patients, physicians, and diagnostic services in order to expedite the start of participation in a research protocol.  Explains role of nurse navigator to patient and family, triages/forwards questions to the appropriate disciplines2.4 Understands the demands and experiences of cancer, the disease process/treatment and anticipates patient and family needs.  Identifies areas in which the patient/family lack knowledge, then provides supportive information/teaching, incorporating the patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs.2.5 Facilitates patient participation and control in clinical decision-making while providing emotional and informational support to the patient and family.2.6 Completes all related documentation in a timely manner; provides communication throughout the oncology research team on an on-going basis.2.7 Utilizes available data bases and other files in a manner that is understandable and accessible to other members of the team.

 

New Patient Support & Education:

2.1 Educates, supports, and assists patients and their families, serving as a link to their doctors and supportive services before, during, and after their participation in a research study. This role is key in the implementation of multidisciplinary care throughout participation in a research protocol.2.2 Facilitates and implements multidisciplinary cancer care for new research patients within the Cooper Cancer Institute. Functions across all disease sites and, therefore, is a vital resource for information and education related to all cancer research protocols. 2.3 Serves as liaison between new patients, physicians, and diagnostic services in order to expedite the start of participation in a research protocol.  Explains role of nurse navigator to patient and family, triages/forwards questions to the appropriate disciplines2.4 Understands the demands and experiences of cancer, the disease process/treatment and anticipates patient and family needs.  Identifies areas in which the patient/family lack knowledge, then provides supportive information/teaching, incorporating the patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs.2.5 Facilitates patient participation and control in clinical decision-making while providing emotional and informational support to the patient and family.2.6 Completes all related documentation in a timely manner; provides communication throughout the oncology research team on an on-going basis.2.7 Utilizes available data bases and other files in a manner that is understandable and accessible to other members of the team.Program Development:

3.1 Implements Research Physician outreach by assisting to identify areas of outreach need, overseeing physician outreach plans, and analyzing programmatic patient referrals and growth.

3.2 Works with Events Coordinator and program physicians in the planning and implementation of Research Community Education Programs.Multidisciplinary Tumor Board :

4.1 Attends and participates in Dis