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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from school of nursing with a BSN required.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of three years recent and relevant oncology clinical experience.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize and manage patient care.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills i.e.: compassion and sensitivity to highly emotional issues.
• Effective in public speaking and establishing a positive public presence.
• Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and teaching abilities.
• Demonstrates ability to holistically assess problematic situations and initiate plan of action in all environments, regardless of support systems.
• Demonstrates ability to work and function independently in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of internal and external resources/services which provide assistance to identified population.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology nursing certification (OCN) preferred.
• Experience in program development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess financial needs for all cancer patients as well as all outpatient infusion patients, which includes, but not limited to, reviewing current insurance, disease state, and treatment regimen.
• Understand clinical disease state and treatment regimens for specific disease processes patients are undergoing, as a result is able provide optimal insurance optimization and copay assistant programs.
• Proactively anticipate pending financial toxicity for patients, through clinical knowledge and insurance/copay assistance knowledge.
• Proactively educate patients regarding insurance optimization opportunities to decrease financial burdens/toxicity and assure payment for treatment provided.
• Educate qualifying patients regarding available external assistance programs when needed.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skill and passion for access to care and decreasing financial toxicity.
• Maintain strong, working relationships with other members of the treatment team (i.e. physicians, social workers, nurse navigators, etc.)
• Participate in activities to enhance professional development.
• Report quarterly data: saving and/or recovery of payment generated in this role
• Functions as a subject matter expert to the Financial Navigation Team
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the Revenue Cycle Process.
• Is a member of the Cancer Service line Revenue Cycle Committee and actively responsible for collecting data regarding their savings to patients and the organization.
• Will present information at meetings with senior leadership.
• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see.
• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement saving account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Flexible schedules through our FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool.
• DailyPay