Navigator RN

Providence • Walla Walla, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Navigator functions on the multidisciplinary care team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for Providence St. Mary Medical Regional Cancer Center patients. The Navigator serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offer within PSMRCC and in the community. The Navigator is responsible for ensuring all oncology patients receive quality and comprehensive services. The Navigator will coordinate patient care throughout the continuum, from diagnosis through and including survivorship, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and serves as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management. This position acts as a liaison thought out the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population and will provide expert nursing care, which includes: screenings, consultations, diagnosis education, and research. Navigation primary service lines are focused on Women (breast, cervix), Men (prostate, GU) and Head/Neck (lung,oral). Other cancer types will be distributes across the three lines of care. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Washington Registered Nurse License Upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Upon hire
• Oncology Nurse Certified Within 3 years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Certified Nurse in disease specific process

Responsibilities

• Functions on the multidisciplinary care team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for Providence St. Mary Medical Regional Cancer Center patients.
• Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offer within PSMRCC and in the community.
• Ensures all oncology patients receive quality and comprehensive services.
• Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum, from diagnosis through and including survivorship, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management.
• Acts as a liaison thought out the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.
• Provides expert nursing care, which includes: screenings, consultations, diagnosis education, and research.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree