Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Delivers the course of care and treatment as determined under the leadership of the Oncology Inter-Disciplinary Team (Oncologists, Specialists, Surgeons, Pathologists, Radiologists and Genetics) or other service line utilizing nurse navigation.  Navigates the patient's care collaboratively across multiple disciplines, departments, and providers within the system to achieve seamless patient care.  Includes the assessment and provision of all psychosocial resources necessary to support the patient and their family.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Dual Licensure in the States of Idaho and Oregon as a Registered Nurse as defined by the State Boards of Nursing. RN Licensure in Oregon or Idaho required immediately; secondary licensure can be obtained within 6 months of hire. Patient care in the secondary state will not be performed prior to obtaining the secondary license.

2. Bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred.    

3. Three years of RN experience required.  3 years of experience in Oncology preferred. Oncology Nurse Certification or certification for defined service line and/or tumor site optional.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  Provides education, emotional support and direction as determined by the physician leadership of the Oncology intra-disciplinary team to specific patients.  Communicates and coordinates the plan of care with the patient. Works as the patient's advocate necessitating a seamless continuum of care.  Involves family/guardian in plan of care, and conducts patient and family education as appropriate.  Explores the patient's understanding and knowledge of current health status. Ensures patient has full access to all of the services and support resources as needed. (e.g., financial advisement, nutrition education, counseling support).  Demonstrates quality management program and/or other process improvement for the Cancer Care Center and participates in quality improvement process initiatives as it relates to this program. Develops standards, policies, procedures, and protocols to support the Navigator Program. Performs essential collection and dissemination of information for all financial resources, pre-authorization, clinical trial adherence and grant opportunities as needed by the patient.  Works closely with patient accounts to assure accuracy of charges. Participates in data collection to integrate fiscal efficiency with high quality and continuity of care and provides monthly/quarterly statistical data and reports to help identify areas for process improvement.  Maintains continuing education necessary to keep competent in current trends of care in the clinical and diagnostic setting.  Meets all annual mandatory hospital competencies, as well as the clinical and equipment competency checklists for the position and patient age group. Provides communication to the primary care provider about the patient's plan of care, and educates the PCP on the role of the navigator.  Keeps the PCP in the loop of the treatment plan and also provides a seamless "hand off" of the patient back into their primary care post treatment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.