Oncology Nurse Navigator
2 weeks ago
New Grads Welcome; Student Loan Repayment Offered
Relocation Assistance Available
Reports to the Manager or designee. Manages resources through interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes for oncology patients. Coordinates research data, community physicians and Beacon Health System resources into a seamless model of access and care that benefits patients, participating physicians and family members. Serves as a hospital and Beacon Medical Group ambassador from the patient's first contact to follow-up post-treatment for coordination of care. Provides education regarding services available to oncology patients through and among the different specialty departments of the Cancer Center. Develops survivorship care plans for all eligible oncology patients and provides teaching and resources for optimal survivorship care.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
- Assisting adult oncology patients as they navigate through the healthcare system.
- Conducting initial discussions with newly diagnosed patients (and families) to determine any needs or barriers that may influence their participation in their care.
- Networking with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure effective implementation of patients' plans of care and the establishment of desired patient outcomes.
- Assisting the physician by acting as a liaison between the family and the inter-disciplinary team by educating and assisting with the understanding of the plan of care to patients, families and other members of the healthcare team.
- Providing support to patients with issues or concerns regarding such things as insurance, transportation, child care, financial resources, language barriers and education; also managing the patient's concerns so they can focus on getting well.
- Initiating referrals within Beacon Medical Group and other community agencies in order to connect patients with the resources needed to eliminate barriers to care such as; pain management, financial counselors, access to transportation, language barriers, child care, complementary services, nutritional referral, etc., with the goal to help the patient by managing concerns so they can focus on getting well.
- Collaborating with community agencies to coordinate referrals as needed.
- Utilizing interdisciplinary care conferences as a mechanism to plan interventions for patients.
- Encouraging patient compliance with medical instructions and referrals by educating the patient and family and supporting the physician's treatment recommendations as necessary.
- Reporting information regarding variance trends to the manager/director or the appropriate Physician reviewer for review and action.
- Referring information regarding variance trends to the Director or the appropriate Physician Reviewer for review and action.
- Coordinating the gathering and reporting of patient outcome information, which includes following up with patients after procedures.
- Developing and discussing a survivorship plan that outlines treatment received, late and long terms effects of their treatment and short term and longer term follow up guidelines.
- Conducting health screenings and providing educational offerings in the community.
- Maintains an active role in the Oncology Care Committee, reporting all activities to the group and the American College of Surgeons as required.
- Compiling and analyzing data that is required for generating reports; also ensuring the data accurately represents utilization trends and patterns.
- Preparing summaries and reports for review by the Oncology Care Committee.
- Managing the patients under each individual oncology clinic and/or BMG clinic.
- Providing direct nursing care for multidisciplinary clinics.
- Coordinating the scheduling of necessary procedures and follow up required.
- Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.
- Utilizing the list of analytic cases from the Cancer Registry to identify which patients are eligible to receive a treatment summary and survivorship care plan.
- Developing survivorship care plans for all eligible patients.
- Delivering and discussing the survivorship care plans with eligible patients and their families.
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
- The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited nursing program. A current license to practice as an RN in Indiana and an Oncology Certified Nursing (OCN) certification are required. If not certified, certification is required within two years of hire. A minimum of five years of oncology nursing experience is preferred. Prior experience in a leadership role (which utilized problem-solving and conflict management processes) in a healthcare setting is required.
- Requires thorough knowledge of oncology clinical care practices, procedures and techniques.
- Requires thorough knowledge of the community agencies, services, programs and resources that are available to assist patients and their families.
- Requires knowledge of counseling techniques and the ability to identify and utilize appropriate resources.
- Demonstrates the communication skills (which includes verbal, written and listening) necessary to effectively counsel patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the interpersonal skills necessary to promote and maintain cooperative, courteous and sincere relationships with patients, family members, physicians, staff and the public.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to use tact when working with patients and their families.
- Requires time management and problem solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize and organize work activities; also requires the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrates the computer skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use and support various computer programs.
- Works in various environments with frequent changes in job demands.
- Requires travel to referral sources, satellite and other locations.
- Work hours will fluctuate based upon the needs of the patients served.
- Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.
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