Oncology RN Navigator - Norwalk/Danbury, CT

Description

Oncology Nurse Navigator position in the Cancer Center Department. Full time position 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 7:30am-5:30pm.

The incumbent in this role will provide patient care to both the Norwalk (50%) and Danbury (50%) communities, with the flexibility to primarily work from one location and occasional travel to the other as needed.

Summary

To crease a nurse navigator program at Norwalk Hospital. Role will be to keep patients in our system by navigating them to other sub-specialists and services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts case findings. Screens cancer patients to identify support, education, discharge planning & referral. Comprehensive assessment of patient's physical, functional, psychosocial & financial status in cooperation with the health care team.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care and support through an interdisciplinary process in conjunction with the patient and family, linking the patient to appropriate institutional or community resources.
• Procures services; serves as an advocate for patients and families with scarce resources. Facilitates referrals to state and local financial assistance agencies or programs.
• Functions as a liaison between the hospital, physicians, patient, and community resources to achieve maximum communication between all parties so that care is coordinated and all needs of the patient are met.
• Identifies quality issues related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, risk management issues, and reimbursement issues with prompt referral to appropriate committee/personnel for action or resolution.
• Assesses and evaluates cancer care through interaction with patients and surveys, and implements quality improvement projects as needed.
• Serves as a representative of the cancer program/service line and lead person for coordination of care for patients.
• Representing the cancer program provides education through health fairs and presentations to the community.
• Supervises the volunteers within the cancer program, assuring compliance with appropriate patient interaction and confidentiality of information.
• Participates as a member of the Cancer Committee; achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to customer service, teamwork, safety, and self-development.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Other Information

Bachelor's Degree required. RN CT Licensure Required. Oncology Certification and prior experience a plus

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Department: Cancer Center

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $39.21 - $72.83/ Hourly