RN Specialty Navigator | Oncology Program

Kalispell, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Help guide patients through one of the most important journeys of their lives!

Our Mission: Quality compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind Trust and Be Trusted Work Together Strive for Excellence.

Logan Healths Oncology Program is looking for an RN Specialty Navigator to support patients throughout their cancer journey!

This is a highly patient-centered relationship-driven role focused on education coordination and compassionate guidance across the cancer care continuum.

As an RN Specialty Navigator you will serve as a primary point of contact for patients and caregivers following a new cancer diagnosis. You will help reduce uncertainty remove barriers to care and ensure patients feel informed supported and never alone as they move through treatment and testing.

As our RN Specialty Navigator youll become a trusted partner in each patients cancer journey. Here is some of what youll be doing:

Provide individualized assistance to patients families and caregivers to help them overcome barriers within the healthcare system
Conduct patient intakes and needs assessments for new oncology patients
Deliver patient education in person by phone and in the future via telehealth
Coordinate essential aspects of care including appointments testing scans and followup needs
Serve as a key touchpoint during new diagnoses provider visits or hospital encounters
Track and follow up with patients to ensure continuity of care identifying missed appointments or additional needs
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members such as providers social workers and scheduling staff
Utilize motivational interviewing to support patients in achieving goals and managing their health
Assist with interdisciplinary team meetings and facilitate timely followthrough on recommendations
Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives to drive best practices

Who you are:

A Registered Nurse with oncology or oncology-related experience
Ambulatory care experience is a plus but not required
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
Empathetic compassionate and focused on patient experience
Comfortable educating patients and caregivers during emotionally complex moments
A strong communicator who builds trust quickly with patients and care teams
Collaborative by nature and thrives in an interdisciplinary environment
Motivated to improve care delivery through coordination follow-up and continuous improvement

What this opportunity offers you!

Competitive compensation and affordable health benefits
401(k) with generous employer match immediately
Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount - 50% off
A mission-driven nursing culture focused on exceptional person-centered care
A chance to be part of a collaborative oncology team committed to quality compassion and continuous improvement
The opportunity to make a measurable difference in patients lives every single day

About Kalispell and the Flathead Valley:

Kalispell MT sits in the heart of Montanas Flathead Valley just minutes from Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. This area offers unmatched access to outdoor adventure including hiking skiing kayaking fishing and unmatched mountain views. Northwest Montana offers a lifestyle that restores you outside of work!

Be the steady hand. Be the trusted voice. Be part of a team that shows up for patients when they need it most!

Qualifications:

Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
Minimum of one (1) of the following required:
- Bachelors degree in a related field and four (4) years experience.
- Minimum of six (6) years experience in a related area.

Minimum of four (4) years recent specialty experience in a minimum of one (1) of the identified specialty areas required:
- Oncology or Oncology related area

Knowledge of professional practice standards and regulatory requirements as related to specialty care area required.
Knowledge and experience with electronic health records required.
Must function with a high degree of autonomy strong communication and interpersonal skills. Possess the ability to develop and implement community education outreach programs/workshops and seminars as defined for assigned specialty area required.
Possess ability to comprehensively assess patients psychosocial status and demonstrate an understanding of the physiological disease practice as defined for assigned specialty area(s) required.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Primary Care teams and/or multidisciplinary care teams required.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week Monday - Friday (shifts are generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. but could vary slightly at times based on patient and program needs).

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening which includes:

Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status race color gender sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application testing or interview process please notify Human Resources.

Help guide patients through one of the most important journeys of their lives! Our Mission: Quality compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind Trust and Be Trusted Work Together Strive for Excellence.&...