Nurse Navigator Oncology Lung

Allina Health

116d • $41 - $58

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. The position supports patients with lung cancer across the care continuum. It is a hybrid position, full-time (80 hours every two-week pay period) with 8-hour day shifts and no weekends. A WI license is not necessary for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 2 to 5 years of nursing experience required with a minimum of 3 years of experience in area of clinical specialty, care coordination or care management.
• 0 to 2 years of clinical experience in outpatient and hospital settings.
• 0 to 2 years of progressive leadership through engagement in performance improvement and program development.
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire if providing care to patients over the phone, through e-visits, virtual visits, or medical messages and the patient is in Wisconsin at the time of the care.
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required.

Nice To Haves

• Case Manager Certification or Specialty Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care management support to a panel of patients who require specialty services integrated and in support of their overall plan of care.
• Interacts with and supports the specialty care providers, primary care providers, and the interdisciplinary care team across the continuum of care.
• Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and updates the plan of care by collaborating with all members of the health care team.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends resources to meet medical and non-medical needs of patients and families.
• Establishes collaborative processes that promote quality and cost-effective care that optimizes the physical and psychosocial health of patients.
• Acts as a primary contact for the care team to assist in navigation and complexity management.
• Engages in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
• Gathers all relevant data and obtains information by communicating with the patient, family, healthcare provider, and other members of the healthcare delivery team.
• Works with the patient, family, and healthcare provider to develop a treatment plan which enhances patient outcomes.
• Coordinates needed services and identifies barriers to resolve them.
• Facilitates communication between patient, family, and all members of the health care team.
• Leads and supports transition and discharge planning for patients moving between levels of care.
• Follows the patient over time to measure effectiveness of the plan and adapts as needed.
• Supervises and delegates to care management support staff tasks that contribute to the plan.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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