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Nurse Navigator
Denver, CO
Job Description
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Navigator to cover three sites in the Denver division to include Midtown, Rose, and Skyridge.
Summary of Responsibilities: The nurse navigator works in a dynamic health care environment providing one-on-one assistance to patients, navigating them through the health care system to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. Using a combination of communication strategies, the nurse navigator will assist cancer patient to anticipate, identify, and overcome barriers within the health care system, including understanding their diagnosis, coordinating their treatment plans, seeking assistance for appropriate social services, and communicating with their treatment team, family, and significant others. The navigator will document interactions and outcomes. They will work with other health care professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, diversity, ethical integrity and trust and participate in multi-disciplinary teams to provide patient care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective and equitable.
Essential Duties:
Requirements: RN, OCN preferred. Current CPR certification. Three years experience in a clinical setting assisting patients locate resources. Knowledge of environment and systems in which patients receive care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented. Good computer skills
All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Category: Clinical
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Summary of Responsibilities: The nurse navigator works in a dynamic health care environment providing one-on-one assistance to patients, navigating them through the health care system to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. Using a combination of communication strategies, the nurse navigator will assist cancer patient to anticipate, identify, and overcome barriers within the health care system, including understanding their diagnosis, coordinating their treatment plans, seeking assistance for appropriate social services, and communicating with their treatment team, family, and significant others. The navigator will document interactions and outcomes. They will work with other health care professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, diversity, ethical integrity and trust and participate in multi-disciplinary teams to provide patient care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective and equitable.
Essential Duties:
- Acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system.
- Address patient’s, caregivers’ concerns about the disease and its treatment and provides support throughout the course of treatment.
- Provide one on one support and assistance in the coordination of services for patients and their families.
- Evaluates patient and directs to the appropriate resource for clinical, emotional, and financial assistance to prevent problems and overcome barriers throughout the course of treatment.
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide education to the patient, family members, and caregivers throughout the continuum of care.
- Links patients, families, and caregivers with appropriate community resources.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, healthcare organizations, and other providers to promote a broad base of support for patients and families.
- Facilitates team support of identified patient and family needs through ongoing communication with clinic team members.
- Serves as point of contact for patient, family, and other caregivers throughout the full continuum of care.
- Assists with developing a Navigator program throughout the Network, including determining navigation role and responsibilities, measuring outcomes, present and report on successes and challenges of this role.
- Works with Oncology Liaison to enhance relationships with referring physicians and educate the community on the services offered through the navigation program.
Requirements: RN, OCN preferred. Current CPR certification. Three years experience in a clinical setting assisting patients locate resources. Knowledge of environment and systems in which patients receive care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented. Good computer skills
All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Category: Clinical
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8-5
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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