Nurse Navigator
About The Position
A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to Oncology patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- ONC-Oncology Nurse Certification (may also be CPHOB, CBCN, BMTCN, or AOCNP) (within 1 year with 1 year oncology experience or within 2 years with less than 1 year oncology experience)
- ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice within 90 days (if less than 1 year with oncology experience)
- 5 years recent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff.
- Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word
Responsibilities
- Offers individualized assistance to Oncology patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers.
- Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care.
- Collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families.
- Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability
- Facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions.
- Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.
Benefits
- Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
- As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
