Under the direction of the Oncology Director with limited supervision and broad general direction the Gastrointestinal (GI) nurse navigator is responsible for the creation, development and facilitation of GI services and screenings at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The position exists to establish, implement and monitor an effective and efficient GI navigation program by acting as a liaison between GI providers, radiology and the various oncology departments (Medical, Surgical, Radiation) bridging the gap between these areas and providing support to patients through screening, testing, biopsies, treatment recommendations, follow up and barriers to care. Serves as the first point of contact for referring physician related to Gastrointestinal (GI) patients to provide customized care for these patients who have been recommended for GI procedures and/or colorectal cancer screenings with additional follow up that includes additional imaging, short term imaging follow up, biopsy, surgical and medical oncology referrals. The Navigator will be responsible for the quality and success of the program through experience in identifying and intervening in all GI issues serving as the first and direct contact for patients and providers.

The GI Nurse Navigator will seek to grow and develop protocols and pathways to enhance the service, seek to continuously improve the experience for patients and providers.