Registered Nurse Navigator Medical Oncology

Ihc Health Services • Saint George, UT

113d • $44 - $65

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Navigator for Medical Oncology is responsible for specialty care management for assigned clinics/geographical areas and other appropriate referrals within the Intermountain system. This role involves assessing, planning, educating, and advocating for patients' health needs by collaborating with the patient/family, physician(s), other health care providers, national organizations, and community resources. The nurse will collaboratively develop and implement a plan of care that meets the patient's healthcare goals, promotes shared-decision making, optimizes allocation of resources, and facilitates patient engagement and self-care management across the care continuum. This is a full-time position with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with no holidays or weekends.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Five years clinical (direct patient care) experience.
• RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion (BSN not required for Nevada positions).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in nursing or a related field.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis and research methods.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience.
• Two years of clinical experience with specialty population.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Case Management Standards of Practice (Assess, Plan, Facilitate and Advocate) to manage care provided for assigned patient population.
• Assess patient's current and future needs by evaluating patient/family understanding of diagnosis and health management goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members, and review pertinent clinical information to identify and address barriers to care.
• Work with patient/family and health care team to develop a treatment plan which enhances patient outcome.
• Promote communication between family and team members.
• Resolve barriers to care using available resources and processes.
• Communicate and document interactions and interventions.
• Initiate and attend team conferences.
• Provide care coordination and help facilitate symptom management and goals of care.
• Address financial, logistical, psychosocial, and practical barriers to timely care.
• Guide, educate, and advocate for patients across various care settings throughout the care continuum.
• Follow CMSA or approved specialty standards.
• Maintain expert knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Provide patient/family and staff education as identified.
• Participate in ongoing regional and system wide forums to develop and implement processes that improve ability to meet goals.
• Revise, design and develop professional and educational materials as appropriate.
• Document activities in standardized database or other identified forms.
• Participate in refinement of tracking tools.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree