What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician Navigator - Outpatient Palliative Care position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- No Weekends or Holidays
- Clinical Ladder
- Employee Referral Program with Bonuses up to $10k
- Certification Support and Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
SUMMARY
As a Clinician Navigator, your experience and understanding of chronic illness is key in advocating for patients and providing them with the best healthcare treatment resources and optimal clinical outcomes.
STATUS: Per Diem (as needed)
LOCATION: Lipson Cancer Institute RGH and Linden Oaks locations
DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Oncology
SCHEDULE: Within the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm for up to 8 hour shift. Monday through Friday; role is per dime so exact days requested to work may varies
ATTRIBUTES
- Five (5) years of acute hospital care experience
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Ability to recognize and manage emergencies
- Strong knowledge of specific chronic care regimen
- Time management and organizational skills
- Must be self-directed and able to collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care. Serve as the patient’s first line of communication throughout the entire treatment program; coordinate multiple and complex technologies as part of the diagnosis and treatment; coordinate appointments and procedures; perform direct patient care, nursing documentation, symptom management, patient and family education and counseling
- Leadership. Form a collaborative practice among the care management team (i.e. surgeons, nurses, social workers, etc.); provide community outreach and education regarding the program; respond to calls concerning the program
- Collaboration. Work closely with the physician during patient visits; become aware of the treatment plan, expected outcomes and possible treatment complications
EDUCATION:
- BS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- OT - Occupational Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- PT - Physical Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
