Nurse Navigator- Per Diem

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

91d

About The Position

The Surgical Nurse Navigator at ENT will guide patients and families through the healthcare system. The Nurse Navigator will serve as a single point of contact for patients and families by coordinating care and helping to ensure that their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. The chosen candidate will work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide personalized care that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. This position requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytic skills. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the nurse navigator will serve as an advocate and educator for cancer patients, from diagnosis through survivorship. Their primary function is to ensure the patient remains compliant to the treatment plan by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the plan of care, assisting with appointments, transportation needs, education, resource provisions and/or representation within the multidisciplinary care environment. The Navigator also assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high quality outcomes for cancer patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross facility coverage and collaboration. Serves as a liaison between the patients and family, all physicians involved in the patient’s care, internal and external healthcare providers, support network members, and the wider healthcare community.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Navigator, Oncology Nursing, and/or related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required.
• Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of healthcare systems and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Nevada Medicaid rationales for case management billing.
• Strong leadership and management skills to promote teamwork and excellent customer service practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate from diagnosis to end of active treatment.
• Assess patients medical, social, psychosocial, and other care needs using appropriate tools.
• Provide appropriate teaching, outreach, and support to patients and families.
• Support providers to assist patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment options.
• Streamline processes for patients by assisting with appointment scheduling and paperwork preparation.
• Facilitate patient movement through the appropriate clinical pathway.
• Document and collaborate with cancer registrars, physicians, and other team members.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Clinical Operations to determine successes and opportunities.
• Attend MultiDisciplinary (MDM) and/or other meetings as necessary.
• Maintain CEU’s every year centered around cancer care.
• Completes any duties and special assignments as requested.

Benefits

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment.
• 20 + PTO days per year.
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date.
• CPR Certification reimbursed by UNLV Health.
• Pay may be higher than listed range, based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees