Oncology Nurse Navigator

Salinas Valley Health

1d•$72 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

The primary goal of the Oncology Nurse Navigator is to serve with compassion, as a Consistent Care Coordinator throughout the continuum from screening to survivorship. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, is responsible for program management designed to enhance the patient experience and promote optimal outcomes in a timely, well-coordinated manner. As an advocate, educator, facilitator, and support for oncology patients, assessment is performed of their physical, psychosocial and educational needs. This role serves as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology to cancer patients, their families, and clinical staff. Through navigation, individualizes patient care based upon age appropriate and developmental needs and accepts responsibility for direction and implementation of the plan of care. Facilitates and coordinates care for newly diagnosed cancer patients by systematically and continually performing the functions of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluating care according to the nursing process, California Nurse Practice Act, and Oncology Nursing Society Standards of Practice in accordance with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to support the goals of the Cancer Program. Participates in the survivorship program as deemed necessary through the site-specific requirements. Participates in cancer screenings, prevention programs, and educational outreach programs, as appropriate. Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, pathology report, treatment options and the resources available. Develops a follow-up system to provide continual support throughout treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life. Provides psychosocial and emotional support to newly diagnosed cancer patients and works closely with the medical staff in coordination of timely care. Supports patients through the continuum of care from inpatient pre-op activities to post-op navigation as an outpatient. Communicates with members of the healthcare team, as appropriate, about patient/family needs and concerns to facilitate seamless, continuous, and comprehensive care. Assists in the development of appropriate educational material for patients, family, and clinical staff in collaboration with the Patient Education Committee and Cancer Care Committee. Initiates and performs ongoing review of policies related to services provided. When appropriate, updates or writes new policies to enhance professional practice. Attends and participates in the Cancer Care Committee, Case Conferences/Tumor Board, Cancer Operations Committee, and any other related committee/taskforce as needed. Participates in departmental and hospital meetings and patient/family case conferences. Provides and participates in in-service training and community outreach (i.e. health fairs, farmers markets, Relay for Life, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rodeo events, etc) for patients, hospital staff and community groups. Promotes and participates in improving patient and family care through quality performance improvement programs. Partners with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and community resources to provide well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary care. Works with marketing and outreach departments to educate patients, families and community of available services, for example health fairs, etc. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, continuing education, committees, etc. Attends monthly meeting with Director and/or Manager. Communicates any patient/family-related clinical/patient safety issues or problems to the Director and/or Manager immediately. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. Functions in an organized and time conscious manner. Understands and demonstrates patient and environmental safety through the use of policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees and physicians. Utilizes positive communication skills with a focus on active listening and follow-through. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing back-up coverage to the Navigation and Social Work Team as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse in the State of California required.
Magnet and Leadership approved certification in specialty field required within two years of hire or transfer date.
Incumbents have two years from date of revised job description to obtain.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
Three (3) years’ nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

Navigator or Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve with compassion, as a Consistent Care Coordinator throughout the continuum from screening to survivorship.
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, responsible for program management designed to enhance the patient experience and promote optimal outcomes in a timely, well-coordinated manner.
As an advocate, educator, facilitator, and support for oncology patients, assessment is performed of their physical, psychosocial and educational needs.
Serve as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology to cancer patients, their families, and clinical staff.
Individualize patient care based upon age appropriate and developmental needs and accept responsibility for direction and implementation of the plan of care.
Facilitate and coordinate care for newly diagnosed cancer patients by systematically and continually performing the functions of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluating care.
Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to support the goals of the Cancer Program.
Participate in the survivorship program as deemed necessary through the site-specific requirements.
Participate in cancer screenings, prevention programs, and educational outreach programs, as appropriate.
Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, pathology report, treatment options and the resources available.
Develop a follow-up system to provide continual support throughout treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life.
Provide psychosocial and emotional support to newly diagnosed cancer patients and work closely with the medical staff in coordination of timely care.
Support patients through the continuum of care from inpatient pre-op activities to post-op navigation as an outpatient.
Communicate with members of the healthcare team, as appropriate, about patient/family needs and concerns to facilitate seamless, continuous, and comprehensive care.
Assist in the development of appropriate educational material for patients, family, and clinical staff in collaboration with the Patient Education Committee and Cancer Care Committee.
Initiate and perform ongoing review of policies related to services provided.
Update or write new policies to enhance professional practice.
Attend and participate in the Cancer Care Committee, Case Conferences/Tumor Board, Cancer Operations Committee, and any other related committee/taskforce as needed.
Participate in departmental and hospital meetings and patient/family case conferences.
Provide and participate in in-service training and community outreach for patients, hospital staff and community groups.
Promote and participate in improving patient and family care through quality performance improvement programs.
Partner with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and community resources to provide well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary care.
Work with marketing and outreach departments to educate patients, families and community of available services.
Maintain professional standards by participating in in-services, continuing education, committees, etc.
Attend monthly meeting with Director and/or Manager.
Communicate any patient/family-related clinical/patient safety issues or problems to the Director and/or Manager immediately.
Contribute to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
Function in an organized and time conscious manner.
Understand and demonstrate patient and environmental safety through the use of policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees and physicians.
Utilize positive communication skills with a focus on active listening and follow-through.
Perform other related projects and duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing back-up coverage to the Navigation and Social Work Team as appropriate.