Registered Nurse Navigator, Radiation Oncology

Vail Health Hospital • Vail, CO

1d • $41 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator role is intended to guide the entire life-cycle of patient care within the department. The Navigator is the liaison between all components of care; providing information seamlessly to the patient/ family, and between care providers in every care setting the patient uses.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience working directly with patients and providers required.
• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in specialty associated with application preferred.
• If Oncology - Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• If Obstetrics - Registered Nurse Certified – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) required

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients by phone or in person to determine specific needs, determine referrals to care.
• Build a patient-family centered relationship.
• Provide initial admission assessment, screenings, and assess for barriers to care.
• Report to team.
• Attend and/or review provider appointments; reinforce education and information provided by caregivers.
• Develop and deliver a Care Plan with treatment summary to patients and/or sign consents and declinations and reinforce education on treatments accepted or declined.
• Organize evidence-based care plan and present to patients for discussion.
• Follow up as required with patient and providers.
• Sustain a patient centered relationship with the patient and family throughout the course of care and into post-care as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree