RN Navigator - Cancer Center - Head & Neck Oncology - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Navigator is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to each patient’s individualized needs. This role guides patients, families, and caregivers through cancer diagnosis and treatment, supporting informed decisions and coordinating care across the continuum with physicians and allied healthcare professionals. The navigator helps patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, reinforces education, participates in treatment planning, connects patients with support resources, and assists with survivorship planning. The position is based at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in Omaha, Nebraska, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within five years of hire, at least two years of nursing experience, previous ambulatory coordination experience, and an active RN license or qualifying permit. BLS certification is required within three months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, required within five years of hire.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Previous ambulatory coordination experience.
Current valid Registered Nurse license, valid compact multi-state license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure for the work state.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and meet the medium-work demand of exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire; BLS is required within three months of hire.
Certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, individualized patient care and customer service.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, incorporating information from patients and significant others as appropriate and prioritizing according to immediate needs.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care; collaborate with providers and clinical disciplines; and provide patient-specific teaching.
Implement safe interventions consistent with the plan of care, nursing protocols, standards of care, and current nursing knowledge.
Perform technical skills independently and safely; learn new skills and equipment; and use, clean, return, or dispose of equipment and supplies according to policies and procedures.
Maintain professional conduct and effective working relationships with patients, families, health professionals, and ancillary staff; participate in meetings or committees as needed; and maintain competence in the area of practice.
Identify, correct, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, and staff; complete appropriate risk reports and communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
Use human and other resources responsibly and charge accurately for supplies and equipment.
Guide patients, families, and caregivers toward informed decisions by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support care across the continuum.
Plan and provide education about individual diagnoses and treatment options.
Support and navigate patients through treatment by reinforcing education and coordinating information and care with physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
Participate in treatment-planning conferences to determine care plans for newly diagnosed cancer patients.
Refer patients to appropriate support programs and resources in the center and community.
Teach patients and families about prevention, screening guidelines, diagnosis, treatment options, and early detection.
Facilitate education about and participation in clinical research trials when appropriate.
Assist with development of ongoing survivorship plans.
Maintain a clean and stocked work area and professional appearance and work environment.