What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cancer Patient Navigator position at LMHS brand?
Breast Cancer Patient Navigator/ BCN
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Under the leadership of Oncology, the Cancer Patient Navigator functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team, serving as an advocate and educator to cancer patients from diagnosis through end of active treatment, and possibly end of life. The Cancer Patient Navigator offers assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality care. Patient navigation includes assessment of physical, psychological and social needs of the patients.
Responsibilities:
- Review lung Radiology reports and work with lung navigation software
- Facilitates referrals to Pulmonology for those patients with positive lung nodules.
- Ensure patients follow-up with ordered procedures.
- Assist in the patient’s understanding of their diagnosis, treatment options, and resources available, including any appropriate clinical research studies and facilitating any surgical or medical oncology referrals as ordered by the physician.
- Serving as a link between patients and other care providers, including social work and dietitians, radiation oncology, coordinating multidisciplinary case conferences, and education of staff in the Radiology and Oncology departments.
Requirements:
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in teams and autonomously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic knowledge of managed care
- Critical thinking skills
- Registered Nurse license (RN)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Maintain CPR certification
- Oncology nursing experience preferred
- Radiology experience beneficial
