Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN Preferred
Experience/Qualifications: RN- Current RN licensure in the state of Florida, American Heart Associations, BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider, Five (5) years of nursing experience with three (3) in Oncology related field preferred, Must have knowledge of physician office processes.
Must have excellent verbal and written skills. Must be proficient in building relationships and in coordination of all aspects of care. Knowledgeable of oncology disease process and symptom management. Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships and communication levels with patients, employees, physicians, administration and the general public. Performs independently within his/her scope of practice. Ability to interpret, recognize, analyze difficulties in patient care situations. Exhibits excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
Position Summary
The Nurse Navigator will serve as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance to patients. They will assist in overcoming treatment barriers while expediting access to clinical and supportive care services offered within the Jupiter Medical Center's Program, and the community. The Nurse Navigator will prepare and maintain an updated treatment plan for each patient to synchronize care management between the medical team and patient. Assistance with patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic facilities, and specialty physicians will be provided. Community outreach including possible public speaking and promotion of the program and Jupiter Medical Center system is an essential part of this position.