Patient Care Navigator RN - Gyn Oncology
Patient Care Navigator RN - Gyn Oncology
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Job Description
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Navigator for our Gyn Oncology department on the Plaza!
FullTime; Days position!
Ideal candidate will have a BSN and Oncology experience!
Saint Lukes Cancer Institute Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigator. Navigates patients through their diagnosis and treatment ensuring timely services. Meet with patient and families to provide emotional support education and guidance to all patients. Provide medical information education and review of reports and knowledge of community resources. Responsible for facilitating rapid scheduling and followup tracking of patients to ensure completion of their recommended treatment plan. Identify and problem solve any service gaps identified. Promote the Navigator role and prevention detection and treatment awareness to the community through presentations and participation in related organizations. Coordinates and provides education for all newly diagnosed patients from our campus and outside community. Provides support to clinic nurse roles and maintains many additional job functions as needed.
When doing intake:
Responsible for identifying patient needs following initial referral effectively facilitating transition of care from referring provider to first appointment identifying and addressing testing needs including imaging labs and referrals as needed and ensuring all patient information is uptodate and correct for a meaningful first visit. This position will also be required to participate in patient experience initiatives to elevate care for this patient population and stakeholders.
Serve as the initial point of contact for new patient referrals as well as referring providers
Screen for appropriateness of referrals
Ensure appropriate and timely scheduling of new patient referrals
Facilitate comprehensive transition of care from referring provider to first appointment
Capture and organize new patient information
Identify and address patient barriers to care
Facilitate scheduling of imaging and lab testing appointments as well as additional referrals
Communicate and educate the care process to new patients
Act as an integral part of the shared decisionmaking and education process for new patients
Collaborate with team to respond to the needs of outside referring hospitals clinics and providers
Partner with the team in initiatives that elevate the patient care experience
Effectively leverage and facilitate adoption of electronic resources to elevate the patient experience
Partner with service line leadership to further develop and refine new patient intake processes
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
2 yearsRegistered Nurse VariousBachelors DegreeJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faithbased nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
