QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing required; MSN preferred.
• 3-4 years Clinical Nursing Experience required. Experience with medical oncology, surgical oncology, inpatient/outpatient/community oncology services preferred.
• Must have clinical maturity and experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of health care providers. Effective oral and written communication skills. Position requires a high level of advocacy and problem-solving ability. Ability to multitask and organize advocacy and support for a large and varied group of cancer patients and their families. Knowledge of community resources is helpful.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum of medical oncologic care for patients within the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, specifically our Breast Oncology service. Educates/provides information, supports patients, and facilitates treatment plans. Guides patients and families throughout cancer care and survivorship experience. Responsible for the coordination of physician referrals. Provides direct access to subspecialty services for subspecialty physician consultation. Functions as a physician advocate, facilitating prompt scheduling, rapid transfer and continuing follow up care for patients referred to Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital was built on a foundation of cura personalis—caring for the whole person. This rich Jesuit tradition represents our dedication to the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of others and allows us to provide holistic care for our patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. This commitment, combined with the expertise and the range of services we offer, results in an unmatched experience for cancer patients and their families. As the premier experts in cancer, we are the treatment destination of choice for patients from all parts of the globe. In fact, we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 cancer programs in the country for 2022-2023—the only program to achieve this rank in the Washington, D.C., region. In addition, our research engine, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, gives patients access to breakthrough treatments and clinical trials in cancer care. Our program brings together many nationally and internationally recognized subject matter experts who are leading, designing, and writing them.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for breast oncology.
• Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the system.
• Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process.
• Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians and MGUH services as needed.
• Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient’s care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner.
• Identifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollment. Responsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as needed.
• Navigates the patient/caregiver through the continuum of care, providing education and resources about medical condition, diagnostic procedures, treatments, clinical trials, support services, hospital processes, and other relevant information.
• Serves as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and support.
• Communicates patient’s progress/disposition to health care providers.
• Aids in maintaining outcome database.
• Aids in the management of IRB communications and regulatory updates.
• Has a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentation.
• Attends Oncology tumor Board.
• Works closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote the Breast Oncology Program.
• Identifies needs and develops patient education and support material.
• Provides community education and outreach.
  This position has a hiring range of $87,318.00 - $157,289.00