Neuro Oncology Nurse Navigator, Cancer Center, 40 Hours, Days
About The Position
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Guides patients through the healthcare system from screening through diagnosis and follow up, by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers and tracking interventions and outcomes. Promotes a positive work environment which emphasizes respect to our customers, patients, patients’ families, providers, caregivers, and other departments. Serves as a clinical expert in the care of these patients. $7,500 Sign On Bonus! A talent acquisition caregiver will provide more details into the sign on bonus during the interview process. Neuro Oncology Nurse Navigator
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure and registration.
- Minimum of 5 years Neuro/Oncology nursing experience.
- Excellent teaching, consultation, and customer service skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates leadership experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Certification Preferred:
- Masters Degree in Nursing.
- Skilled with utilization of EMR and other software.
- Experience with Project Management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the entry of patients into the diagnostic and/or treatment system and coordinates their care including family involvement. Follows the patients throughout the continuum of health care services across multiple departments.
- Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, recommended follow up and resources available.
- Utilizes nursing process to comprehensively assess the patients’ physical and psychological sta-tus.
- Evaluates progress of patients along the continuum and is responsible for professional and per-sonal modifications along with the healthcare team as appropriate. May assist with tracking of post care patients to ensure post treatment standards of care are met along with referrals. As necessary, ensures that patients receive clinical satisfaction surveys.
- Coordinates and participates in multidisciplinary planning conferences, collaboratively assists with the development of patient summaries for use by care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
