Wilmot Cancer Institute @ Lattimore: Women’s Health Oncology Nurse Navigator
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families. FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts Seeking a team-focused professional, with a passion for caring for gynecology oncology patients, to join our progressive outpatient clinics. The Women’s Health Oncology Navigator identifies patient needs, barriers to care and initiates appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary services from diagnosis through treatment. Collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the gynecology oncology cancer clinical pathway. Provides education to patients and families regarding complex appointments and required testing. Assists in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the navigator role in conjunction with the Gynecology Oncology cancer service line. Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams is required to be successful in this position. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams
- BSN with 3- 5 years of oncology experience required
Nice To Haves
- Oncology certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers
- Eliminate barriers to timely care
- Facilitate flow through system
- Facilitate interactions with care team
- Increase patient and provider satisfaction
- Maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families
- Identifies patient needs, barriers to care and initiates appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary services from diagnosis through treatment
- Collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the gynecology oncology cancer clinical pathway
- Provides education to patients and families regarding complex appointments and required testing
- Assists in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the navigator role in conjunction with the Gynecology Oncology cancer service line
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
