Nurse Navigator - Colorectal Surgery

The US Oncology Network Minneapolis, MN 55435, US

Overview

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
401k plan with company contribution
Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
Free Parking
Career Growth and Development
Supportive Team and Resources

Responsibilities

SCOPE:

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for providing individual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome health care system barriers and provide timely access to quality healthcare. Utilizing the nursing process, the Nurse Navigator provides patient education and access to relevant internal and external resources. Primary objectives are to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to high quality health and psychosocial care through all phases of the care continuum. Routine collaboration with internal departments and external referral resources are anticipated, including scheduling, financial counseling, lab, pharmacy, social work, nursing, surgical, radiation and imaging, dietary, and others. Regular and frequent interface with practice-based leadership teams, physicians, and clinical staff is required to promote and engage the patient navigation process.

Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of the patient experience
Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure
Prepares for, organizes and leads the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner
Performs assessment of patient risk stratification
Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or make referrals for additional screening and support as needed
Develops appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed
Supports and/or provides education, adherence and side effect monitoring
Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed
Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics
Supports patient advocacy and empowerment
Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization and healthcare economics

SALARY LEVEL:

$85,000-125,000 annually

Qualifications

Education/Training -

Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred)
Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice, Nurse Navigator Certification preferred
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required

Business Experience -

Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience required
Basic knowledge of local community resources
Colorectal experience preferred

Working Conditions: Traditional clinic environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.): Large percent of time performing computer based work is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

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.

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