Patient Navigator - Cancer Center

Providence • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Navigator provides person-centered service planning which links vulnerable individuals to the services and resources they need to strengthen their health, stability, and connectedness to family and community. The Patient Navigator will assist patients and their families in managing through the vast array of services and programs offered by the hospital and the community to meet their health and wellness needs. The Patient Navigator will provide personalized, high touch care, advocating the integration of whole person health of body, mind, and spirit. The Patient Navigator will tailor services to the unique wellness needs of the patients served. The Patient Navigator will participate in health screenings, provide patient education, and offer appropriate referral information. The Patient Navigator will be responsible for cultivating relationships with patients and their families, physician partners, members of the healthcare team, and community partners. The Patient Navigator will be responsible for collection of data related to contacts and referrals as outlined by the department manager. The Patient Navigator will consistently demonstrate behaviors that model the PSJH core values and the hospital's mission statement. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Oncology Patient Navigator Certification (within 1 year of hire)
• 5 years' experience in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in a health care related field.
• Experience with planning and conducting in-servicing education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and their families in managing through the vast array of services and programs offered by the hospital and the community to meet their health and wellness needs.
• Provide personalized, high touch care, advocating the integration of whole person health of body, mind, and spirit.
• Tailor services to the unique wellness needs of the patients served.
• Participate in health screenings, provide patient education, and offer appropriate referral information.
• Cultivate relationships with patients and their families, physician partners, members of the healthcare team, and community partners.
• Responsible for collection of data related to contacts and referrals as outlined by the department manager.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviors that model the PSJH core values and the hospital's mission statement.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area
• Medical Plan Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
• Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED