RN (Nurse) Oncology Nurse Navigator Cancer CenterFull-Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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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.
Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Registered Nurse,
BSN in Nursing, preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New
Mexico Nursing License. Current BLS certifications issued by the
American Heart Association required. SKILLS: * Considerable
knowledge of health care facilities, policies and issues, and of
the full spectrum of community patient care services * Considerable
knowledge of health care and social management principles * Ability
to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum
cooperation and integration of services providers and persons
receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services *
Ability to direct, instruct and advise staff, and to receive and
effectively react to day-to-day problems * Ability to utilize
strong communication skills, both written and oral, and effectively
demonstrate an interactive style of care coordination * Ability to
understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures
appropriate to a diverse population * Ability to work with various
levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial,
administrative and medical staff. * Triages calls received from
patient or families. Addresses issues directly when within scope of
practice using protocols where appropriate in a timely manner. *
Makes appropriate and independent / collaborative decisions for
selecting specific triage plan. * Documents all interactions with
patients and providers when medical direction is given. * Develop
and document patient plan of care in the Electronic Medical Records
system(s) * Assists in the development, maintenance, and delivery
of individual treatment summaries and care plans for patients in
accordance with - - applicable standards, policies, procedures, and
guidelines within the Oncology Service Line. * Participates in
committee work and data collection and analysis for survivorship
program. * Maintain knowledge of current practices in oncology,
nursing, and healthcare EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of
experience in a health care setting and related experience with
quality, care coordination and oncology preferred. NATURE OF
SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical
Oncology ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen Multiple settings and
variable unpredictable situations including inpatient, specialty
and primary care settings PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move
around settings of care. Requires close work, good vision,
dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard. Ability to
handle stressful situations. Most possess and demonstrate excellent
customer service skills.
Keywords: Christus Health, Santa Fe , RN (Nurse) Oncology Nurse Navigator Cancer CenterFull-Time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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