Patient Nurse Navigator

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

When a patient requires care from different facilities and/or practitioners they need a Patient Nurse Navigator to identify needs and remove any barriers to timely, appropriate care. Our Nurse Navigators guide the patient from diagnosis through treatment and act as the central point of contact for the patient and the entire medical team. It’s a job that requires a strong communicator with excellent organization skills. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. Outpatient BMT Clinic WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Professional Development Opportunities Faith-based, Mission-focused Organization Outpatient clinic that cares for hematology/oncology patients that provides routine physician office visits and infusion therapies. A didactic learning experience in a fast-paced environment. Maintain detailed knowledge of transfer center regulatory requirements. Provides clinical resources guidance on where to seek a second opinion, treatment or testing that may not be available locally, and how to access reliable sources of information. Patient & physician Liaison Answers questions as appropriate and serves as liaison to the physician for additional questions and concerns. Ensures any health information provided is accessible, such as securing documents printed in the patient’s own language or arranging for certified medical interpretation, either in-person or by phone/videoconference. A member of an interdisciplinary team to assess, secure, and coordinate appropriate services through the continuum of care. Educates patients about their disease, prescribed treatment, and side effects of treatment and how to manage them. Monday-Friday hours of clinic 7:00 am-5:30 pm No weekend, no holiday, no call

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years related experience
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed knowledge of transfer center regulatory requirements.
• Provides clinical resources guidance on where to seek a second opinion, treatment or testing that may not be available locally, and how to access reliable sources of information.
• Answers questions as appropriate and serves as liaison to the physician for additional questions and concerns.
• Ensures any health information provided is accessible, such as securing documents printed in the patient’s own language or arranging for certified medical interpretation, either in-person or by phone/videoconference.
• A member of an interdisciplinary team to assess, secure, and coordinate appropriate services through the continuum of care.
• Educates patients about their disease, prescribed treatment, and side effects of treatment and how to manage them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees