Breast Specialty Nurse Navigator - Hematology/Oncology - San Diego

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

307d • $60 - $87

About The Position

This is a Full Time 10-hour Day shift position located in Hillcrest, San Diego at the Presbys Cancer Center. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Requirements

• BSN plus 3 years recent clinical nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings.
• CA RN License
• BLS if working in a clinical setting.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy.

Nice To Haves

• MSN
• OCN if working in Hematology ONN-CG if working in Oncology area.
• Two years experience managing care of relevant specialized patient population (breast cancer patients).

Responsibilities

• Navigating breast patients through the continuum of care acting as a liaison and resource between the physician, other departments, and the patient.
• Establish specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time specific nursing goals to guide the care planning process and promote self-reliance.
• Provide in person, clinic visits as needed at the initiation of care and throughout transitions of care throughout all of our hematology/oncology clinic sites, as needed.
• Formulating custom care plans from assessment and clinical information demonstrating the application of clinical guidelines including standards of care.
• Providing disease and treatment specific education tailored to meet patient's individual goals of care.
• Onsite rounding throughout treatment plan implementation as needed to provide needed in person patient evaluation.
• Provide direct, hands-on nursing care, as needed.
• Assist patients in establishing, modifying, or reinforcing a social support network, thereby promoting self-reliance.
• Assisting patients with social services needs by identifying resources in the community and referring to these programs.
• Collaboration with system wide authorizations team, scheduling in other departments, as needed to ensure patient receives timely and comprehensive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree