Module 2: What is the Role of the Nurse Navigator? Instructor Wanda Jones, RN OCN BS HM Oncology Outreach Coordinator Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion Unit 1: Patient Navigation
Objectives □ The participant will be able to define the role of the Nurse/Patient Navigation □ The participant will have a general understanding of the role of a Nurse/Patient Navigator Unit 1: Patient Navigation
Introduction Link between newly diagnosed cancer patients and the continuum of cancer care A means of educating and empowering patients in the fight against cancer Liaison between the community and healthcare system Unit 1: Patient Navigation
Definition "Patient navigation" in cancer care refers to the assistance offered to healthcare consumers (patients, survivors, families, and caregivers) to help them access and then chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome any barriers to quality care, throughout the continuum. Unit 1: Patient Navigation http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/nci/patientnavigator
Role To reduce barriers to access of quality cancer care throughout the continuum of care To educate the healthcare consumer (patients, survivors, families, and caregivers) on prevention, screening and early detection. To educate the healthcare consumer about the disease process, surgical options, treatment options, possible treatment side effects. To advocate for and support the healthcare consumer Unit 1: Patient Navigation
Role To schedule / Coordinate appointments To assist with transportation / lodging To follow-up with healthcare consumer / provider To be culturally sensitive and to provide culturally sensitive materials to healthcare consumer To assess psychosocial needs and make referrals as appropriate To assist medical office staff / practitioner with healthcare consumer’s need Unit 1: Patient Navigation
Unit 1: Patient Navigation
Unit 3: Major Cancers, Prevention, & Staging