RN (Nurse) Oncology Nurse Navigator Cancer Center FT/40HRS
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
The Oncology Nurse Navigator coordinates the care in a timely and
efficient manner, identifying and eliminating barriers to care. The
Nurse Navigator is a consistent care coordinator throughout the
continuum of care and is able to assess the physical, psychological
and social needs of the patient enhancing patient outcomes,
increasing satisfaction and reducing cost of care. This nurse
functions as an expert communicator over the telephone or in
person, providing timely, appropriate advice and/or guidance to
patients who seek assistance with health care issues. Performs
patient assessment/reassessment with the goal of transitioning the
patient to the right level of care, based on their individual
needs. It is a complex role requiring flexibility and independent
decision making as well as multi-focal collaboration. Navigation
involves ranking client's health problems according to their
urgency, educating and advising clients, and making safe, effective
and appropriate dispositions according to protocols, either in
person or by telephone. Demonstrates compassionate and caring
manner with clients in person and over the phone. Additionally, the
Oncology Nurse Navigator functions as a patient advocate
facilitating accessibility to care and promotes optimal
patient-centered care that supports and empowers individuals,
respects individual choices and meets health care needs of
patients. Nurse participates in the care of patients through direct
patient visits, patient education, phone calls, testing, and office
procedures. Collaborates with the providers and staff in the
coordination and management of patient care.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , RN (Nurse) Oncology Nurse Navigator Cancer Center FT/40HRS, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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