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Mount Pleasant, PA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job: RN Oncology Nurse Navigator
Job Category: 2 Professionals

Position Summary
The Nurse Navigator for Oncology Services will be a part of the multidisciplinary team serve as an advocate for the cancer patients be the single point of contact for all the patients providers and ensure patients stay compliant with their plan of care.

Essential Functions
Serves as an educator for the patients and provides emotional support
Identifies new and established patients with a cancer diagnosis that requirenavigator services
Serves as a liaison between the patient the patients family and all providersinvolved in their care
Assists patients by obtaining referrals and appointments for social workerdietitian genetic counselor nurse practitioner community or outreach coordinator any clinic consultations as well as support services inclusive of themedical care team
Follows patients through the care continuum including inpatient admissions andworks with inpatient care management resources to arrange for any test orappointments following discharge
Assists patients to make informed decisions
Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive needs assessments of patients andfamilies
Models patient experience guidelines (Compassion Empathy Friendly Warm Responsive Professional Organized Genuine Trustworthy and Positive) in all interactions with the patients
Maintains knowledge of professional and industry trends
Responds to inhospital consultations as requested
Participates in community activities and health fairs
Adheres to all Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and The Clinics of Titus(TCOT) policies
Reviews Epic Oncology Metrics dashboard along with any other navigator toolsdaily
Adheres to established productivity benchmarks quality metrics and clinicaloutcomes and submits data for the oncology dashboard
Develops patient education programs and written communication materials
Participates in any oncology service line performance improvement activities
Performs other duties as requested
Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience
Three 3 years oncology nursing experience preferred.
Experience in departments of the hospital required.
EPIC experience preferred.
Experience with accreditation highly desirable.

Educationand Qualifications
Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.
Masters degree in nursing (MSN) or masters degree in nursingrelated field preferred.
Oncology certified nurse certification required within 6 months of start date
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider card required within 2 years of start date.
BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
Proven success working with all levels of management.
Clinical assessment skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentations skills.
Leadership style that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires others toachieve organizational goals.
Active listening skills.
Conflict resolution skills.
Expert knowledge in medical surgical and radiation oncology.
Knowledge of legal and professional guidelines and scope of practice.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. Time Lbs. Time
110 3
1 033
2 033
5 033
760 033

Movement Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 033
Crouch/Squat 033
Kneel/Crawl 033
Reach above Shoulder 033
Reach below Shoulder 033
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 3466
Grasping 033
Squeezing 033
Climb Stairs 033
Walking Uneven 033
Walking Even 3466

Environment Time
Indoors 67100
Outdoors 033
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 033

Equipment Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 033

Work near Time
Machinery 033
Electricity 033
SHARPS 3466
Chemicals 033
Fumes 033
Heights None

Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5


Employment Type

Full-Time

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