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

Best Care•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Navigator is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to each patient’s individualized needs. Based at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in Omaha, Nebraska, this role supports patients with head and neck oncology needs by guiding them and their caregivers through diagnosis and treatment, coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team, and providing education and referrals throughout the care continuum. The RN Navigator assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, implements safe and appropriate nursing interventions, and performs technical skills independently. The position includes participating in treatment-planning conferences, facilitating education and participation in clinical research trials as appropriate, and assisting with ongoing survivorship planning. The RN Navigator also maintains professional standards, supports quality and safety, and uses resources responsibly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position requires a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within five years of hire, at least two years of nursing experience, and previous ambulatory coordination experience. A current RN license, compact multistate license, or temporary permit for the work state is required. BLS certification is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, required within five years of hire.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Previous ambulatory coordination experience.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure for the work state.
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.
Medium work, 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(s) in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, individualized care and customer service to patients and families.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments, gathering and prioritizing relevant patient and caregiver information.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care in collaboration with providers and other clinical disciplines.
Provide patient-specific teaching and ensure care plans address continuing care needs and referrals.
Implement safe, appropriate interventions consistent with the plan of care, nursing protocols, and standards of practice.
Perform technical skills independently and safely; learn new skills and equipment within department requirements.
Maintain professional conduct, effective communication, collaborative relationships, and a clean, well-stocked work environment.
Maintain competence and participate in meetings or committees as needed.
Identify and address risks to patients, families, or staff; complete appropriate reports and communicate unresolved issues.
Use human, supply, and equipment resources responsibly and charge accurately according to policy.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help patients, families, and caregivers make informed decisions across the care continuum.
Plan and provide education about individual diagnoses and treatment options.
Navigate patients through treatment by reinforcing education and coordinating information and care with physicians and allied health professionals.
Participate in treatment-planning conferences for newly diagnosed cancer patients.
Refer patients to appropriate center and community support programs and resources.
Teach patients and families about prevention, screening guidelines, diagnosis, treatment options, and early detection.
Facilitate education and participation in clinical research trials as appropriate.
Assist with development of an ongoing survivorship plan.