Nurse Navigator - Supportive Oncology - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent functions independently to provide direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for a specific group of assigned patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy and other complex aspects of the plan of care. Incorporates the psycho-motor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure, chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an Inpatient or Outpatient Oncology setting OR 1 Year clinical experience and recent completion of cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within the previous year.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated practice with and knowledge of chemotherapy agents.
Current CA RN license.
Basic Life Support certification required.
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of oncology patient population.
Oncology Pre-op and Post op experience.
Oncology Nurse Certification.
Knowledge of complications associated with hematological oncology conditions.
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.
Demonstrated knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and care of the post-transplant patient.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for a specific group of assigned patients.
Provide education as needed to patients/families related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy, and other complex aspects of the plan of care.
Incorporate psycho-motor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Assure the continuum of care process is complete, including pre-procedure, chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow-up in physician offices.
Support faculty in clinic for every patient care session.