Clinical Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Overview

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!

 

Min $39.36 Max $63.83

 

(4) 10-hour shifts - no weekends

40 hrs/ week

Oncology

 

Definition of Position: 

Under the general supervision of the Oncology practice manager.  This is a hybrid position that wil work mostly in the clinic with some remote hours to develop, implement, and organize the navigation of services for Oncology patients.  Coordinates diagnostic testing, prescription refills and authorizations, referrals to specialists and community services, and follow up care with medical oncologists.  Provide ongoing education and assessment, refer patients to ancillary services as needed, provide supportive listening and engage in end-of-life conversation and preparations, and advocate for patients’ informed decision making.  Develops, implements, and organizations the Navigator position with Oncology Nursing Manager, Oncologists, and referring providers.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Works in clinic with some remote hours with Oncologists to coordinate care for Oncology patients
• Orders diagnostic testing in coordination with Oncologists
• Outgoing referrals to specialists and community services
• Schedules follow up appointments with Oncologists
• Documentation in Epic
• Occasional on-site meetings with Oncology Nursing Manager and/or Oncologists
• Converses with patients to help navigate them on their cancer journey
• Identifies and anticipates patient and/or provider needs and develops evidence-based quality programs to meet those needs. Ensures delivery of quality services for patients.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of evidence based/best practice.
• Develop Oncology Nurse Navigation role in coordination with Oncology Nursing Manager
• Revises and monitors educational materials to ensure that they are coordinated, understandable and meet the program standards.
• Protect patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Desired: BSN in nursing, certificate in specialty area

Experience:

Required: 3 years nursing experience.

Desired: Previous Oncology Nurse Navigator Experience 

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

Current RN license in the State of Oregon.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Possesses knowledge of the scope and complexity of the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being served by the Oncology Clinic.  Ability to communicate therapeutically.  Self-motivated, responsible, role model well organized.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to verbal communication. Clear and effective verbal communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically intermittent throughout the shift. May need to sit for long periods.

 

Working Conditions:

 

This position is performed primarily in clinic with some remote hours in an indoor environment, such as an in-home office, or clinic. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures.

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