Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team oncology team for provision of care to outpatient oncology patients. As needed, navigates oncology patients through the trajectory of cancer care by assisting with facilitation of patient appointment to care providers. As needed, provides education to patients and family members about specific disease processes. Serves as liaison between patients and clinical care providers facilitating communication and coordination of care as needed Participates in site specific cancer care conferences Promotes the profession of oncology nurse navigation through patient quality improvement initiatives within the cancer program Maintains working knowledge of evidence based practice regarding screening , surveillance, therapies, and treatments for the specific disease for the oncology population served Develops and maintains professional relations with physicians/care providers and other professional colleagues Becomes proficient and maintain proficiency with EMR and any additional databases or software used for patient tracking and management of the oncology population served. Serves as part of the navigation team for oncology care, including all phases of patient management from detection to survivorship, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and survivorship  Under the direction of supervisor, assist with reporting quality metrics for specific population served Is knowledgeable of and adheres to American College of Surgeons accreditation standards  Under the director of supervisor, assists with meeting accreditation standards for oncology and specific accreditation Participates in cancer committee as requested Represent the organization in a position and professional manner at all community events In a timely manner, completes annual training and annual educational requirements. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Training:

ADN with 5 years of recent, direct oncology or related experience preferred BSN with 3 years of recent oncology or related experience preferred Strong communication skills – verbal and written Ability to work independently

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

Must possess a valid SC license- RN Oncology Certification or other specialty certification preferred