RN, Senior Oncology Nurse Navigator

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Senior Oncology Nurse Navigator (Senior ONN) serves as an expert oncology clinician and patient/client advocate and assists oncology patients to "navigate" the complex healthcare system. The Senior ONN is also responsible for special projects and serving as a senior navigator to the oncology nurse navigator team. The Senior ONN integrates education research, management, leadership, and consultation into their roles to achieve quality outcomes. The Senior ONN practices in a collegial relationship with physicians, nursing peers and other professionals to enhance patient care and health environment. The Senior ONN maintains knowledge of professional and industry trends. The Senior ONN works with Nursing Leadership to create a work environment that facilitates and encourages nursing staff to demonstrate accountability for their own practice, an environment that empowers registered nurses at all levels of the organization to utilize critical thinking skills to participate in decision making that affects their nursing practice. The Senior ONN works with Nursing Leadership and nursing staff to develop implement and evaluate the Nursing Strategic Plan, professional practice, patient care delivery model, clinical quality initiatives to improve professional practice of nursing and quality of patient outcomes/care. The Senior ONN practices in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, Texas Nurse Practice Act, ONS Professional Standards, Code of Ethics, Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators and the institution's nursing philosophy, professional practice model, patient care delivery and nursing strategic plan.

The Senior ONN will report to cancer service line leadership.

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors in Nursing (BSN), preferably a master's degree in nursing (MSN) or master's degree in nursing-related field

Licenses/Certifications:

* Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of Texas
* OCN or AOCN or certification within clinical specialty or obtained within one (1) year of employment
* ONN-CG certification within two (2) years of employment
* CPR Certified

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

* Must have at least ten (10) years of oncology nursing experience (must include seven (7) years of oncology nurse navigator experience).
* Must have good communication skills and have the ability to teach, analyze and problem solve with relative ease.
* Must have good decision making skills.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Practices in a collegial relationship with physicians, nursing peers and other professionals to enhance patient care and the health environment. Maintains knowledge of professional and industry trends. Works with Nursing Leadership to create a work environment that facilitates and encourages nursing staff to demonstrate accountability for their own practice, an environment that empowers registered nurses at all levels of the organization to utilize critical thinking skills and to participate in decision making that affects their nursing practice. Participates in organizational and community initiatives to improve the professional practice of nursing and quality of patient outcomes/care. Practices in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, Texas Nurse Practice Act, ONS Professional Standards, Code of Ethics for Nursing and the institution's nursing philosophy, professional practice model, and patient care delivery model and nursing strategic plan. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Attends national/regional/local conferences pertinent to oncology and ONN role. Attends Oncology Service Line meetings, Tumor Boards and other meetings deemed pertinent to oncology at respective MH campus(es) when needed. Reports monthly statistics.

PATIENT SPECIFIC:

Performs case finding to ensure maximum number of cancer patients are contacted during high stress points such as with initial cancer diagnosis, treatment initiation, and relapse. Initiates patient contact via face to face meeting, telephone, e-mail or mail. Educates patients/significant other (SO) on disease specifics and treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions. Provides disease specific material to patients. Facilitates patient/SO introduction to clinical trials. Offers psychosocial/emotional support to patients/SO. Coordinates appointments/services for patients. Streamlines care path transitions and logistical issues. Triages patients' clinical issues. Facilitates access to support networks and psychosocial assistance. EX. ACS, CanCare Performs patient follow up post procedure/treatment. Documents patient contacts where appropriate. Conducts initial screening for hereditary cancer risk and determines need for genetic susceptibility testing (GST) and counseling as necessary. Consults with/refers to appropriate practitioners as required. Advocates for cancer survivors, co-survivors, and implements cancer survivor ship activities.

PHYSICIAN SPECIFIC:

Builds relationships with referring physicians and potential referring physicians through education of physicians, office staff, attendance at departmental meetings, and through marketing calls. Coordinates services for physicians' patients as requested by physicians. Serves as liaison between clinical specialists and family physicians. Documents physician contact where appropriate.

NURSING SPECIFIC:

Builds relationships with hospital nursing staff through the provision of education and attendance at staff meetings as requested. Responds to in-hospital consultations requested by nurses and documents accordingly in the medical record. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Other duties as assigned

COMMUNITY SPECIFIC:

Builds public awareness through presentation of lectures at meetings, participation in health fairs, and assistance with WEB site development. Assists with cancer screenings. Facilitates cancer related supportive activities.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Employee Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

Manager Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _________________

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled:

| Neonate | Infant | Pediatric | Adolescent | Adult | Adult/Geriatric |