What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator Oncology, RN position at MP RPO?
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
Our client is a 25-bed, non-profit community hospital designated as a Critical Access Hospital. Our client endeavors to offer the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of modern medicine. Located in Wolfeboro, NH, we provide primary care, diagnostic testing and specialty services in the region. Our client provides medical services to the region's year-round population of 30,000 residents and approximately 120,000 seasonal residents and visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy the Eastern Lakes Region and the communities of: Alton, Brookfield, Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Moultonborough, New Durham, Ossipee, Sanbornville, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro and surrounding towns.
The hospital and our professional medical staff have a reputation for excellence in primary care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, medical imaging and diagnostics, gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, cardiac and occupational rehabilitation and emergency services. We know that we can only achieve our vision by working collaboratively with our community to provide the care the community needs in a coordinated, seamless way.
WHO YOU ARE:
A professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, an Oncology Nurse Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.
Responsibilities
- The ONN acts as an advocate to assist the high-risk patient population in navigating throughout internal & external systems in order to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment process. Participates in a New patient visit and education in order to assist patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internal & external to the organization. Serves as liaison in planning care between clinic RN, patients, caregivers and multi-disciplinary health care providers with the goal being to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality by eliminating barriers to timely access to cancer care. Identifying strategies to eliminate barriers to care and coordinate among multi-disciplinary team to address. Facilitates transitions in care and communication (i.e. Hospice, survivorship, SNF, Home Care, etc.).
- Acts as a liaison between the physicians, health care staff, and the patient to ensure a successful episode of care. Follows up on patients after invasive procedures/surgeries/admissions/ED visits/chemotherapy treatments, etc.
- Communicates/Coordinates care among broader multi-disciplinary teams and patient's additional provider teams and referring physician to keep them informed of the status of a patients care/treatment from the start of their new patient visit note.
- Participates in review of quality metrics in an effort to maximize our outcomes, collects data and prepares various reports pertinent to the department, especially when pertaining to accreditations regionally & site specific. Assist with quality improvement activities.
- Coordinates patient paperwork needs, monitors and manages MediTech worklists, triages incoming critical results, and monitors for new symptom management needs. Assists with updating Care plans and Oncology history.
- Assists in policy and procedure development, revision, and implementation to maintain compliance with current state and national guidelines, standards and coding regulations
- Participates in staff education on an individual or group basis as needed; updates nurse manager on changes that could impact care delivery; maintains regulatory knowledge of specialty area at the federal, state, and local level. Works towards proficiency of Oncology Nursing Society ONN competencies. Engages in professional development and ongoing learning.
- Completes any other duties required or delegated to the Oncology Nurse Navigator. Assists with clinic through put and efficiency as necessary
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience: previous experience in an oncology environment preferred; care coordination or navigation helpful. Minimum of two years of previous experience in clinical specialty.
- Licenses/Certifications: Current NH RN, BLS, ONCC related oncology certification or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Pay & Benefits
• $32-$50 per hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• Earned time accrual for paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Pay Down Program
Salary : $32 - $50
