RN Navigator - Breast Oncology

RN Navigator - Breast Oncology

Summa Health - Cooper Cancer Center

Full-Time / 40 Hours / Days

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

An Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to identify and help overcome healthcare system barriers. Utilizing the nursing process, an oncology nurse navigator provides resources and education to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health, psychosocial, supportive, and survivorship care throughout all phases of the cancer care con¬tinuum.

The ONN will work collaboratively with the health care team to assess, plan, facilitate, track, and monitor patients with cancer. The ONN works closely with the patient/family; makes appropriate referrals to meet the patient's individual, cultural, spiritual needs, and monitors and evaluates services provided.

Formal

Education Required:

a. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Master's degree preferred

b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio

d. Certification in Navigation will be required within a time frame- coordinated with manager

2. Experience and training required:

a. Five years of nursing experience or three years' experience in oncology

3. Other Skills, Competencies, and

Qualifications:

a. Excellent communication ( verbal and written) and presentation skills

b. Ability to act independently, problem solve and engage in critical thinking

c. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and provide leadership, shared knowledge, and expertise for advancing the navigational role and developing collegial relationships both internally and externally with providers and community.

d. Ability to apply principles of nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate oncology care.

e. Strong organizational skills

f. Demonstrates effective communication and listening skills

g. Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly

h. Basic computer skills

i. Adheres to regulations for patients information and privacy

4. Level of Physical Demands:

a. Sedentary:

b. Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$34.00/hr - $50.99/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range.

Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

* Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

* Supplemental Life and AD&D

* Dependent Life Insurance

* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

* Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness

* Retirement Savings Plan

* Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Identity Theft Protection

* Pet Insurance

* Education Assistance

* Daily Pay