SURGICAL NURSE NAVIGATOR - SPENCER CANCER CENTER SUPPORT

EAMC MISSIONAt East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.POSITION SUMMARYThe Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator (SONN) at the Spencer Cancer Center is responsible for implementing the surgical oncology navigation program. This role is critical to ensure safe, timely, and standardized surgical care. This position will cover surgeries done in gynecologic oncology and the breast surgery clinic. The SONN works closely with the multidisciplinary team to navigate services across the surgical care continuum. Duties include but are not limited to:Providing comprehensive pre-operative education covering procedure details, recovery expectations, drain care, pain management, and support resourcesCoordinating all pre-surgical requirements (labs, imaging, medical clearances)Serving as the primary point of contact for surgical patients and familiesConducting post-operative hospital rounds to reinforce education, evaluate patient readiness, and communicate concerns to the surgeonCoordinating follow-up appointments and managing transitions from hospital to outpatient careEnsuring patients have access to lymphedema prevention resources, prosthetic fittings, survivorship planning, and psychosocial supportScheduling surgeriesReducing preventable ED visits and readmissions by providing early intervention and standardized discharge reinforcementPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSMinimum EducationADNMinimum Experience2 years surgical nursing experience in an ambulatory settingRequired Registration/License/CertificationBLS & ACLS within 3 monthsPreferred EducationMSNPreferred ExperiencePrior experience as a navigatorPrior experience in oncology and surgeryproject or program development and management experiencePreferred Registration/License/CertificationOCN / 12 MONTHS OR IN AREA OF SPECIALTY / 3 YEARSOther RequirementsN/A