RN Patient Navigator - Mammography Clinic

At Peacehealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a RN Patient Navigator at Peace Health St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, please consider joining our Mammography Clinic team in the following opportunity:

* Relief/Per Diem RN Patient Navigator

* Work 8-hour shifts, variable days,

* Will assist Breast cancer patients with understanding diagnosis, treatment options, scheduling of tests, procedures, and appointments, and providing educational information and resources.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $48.52 - $72.78. Will receive an additional 15% differential in lieu of benefits.

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination of specific Cancer Program patients and provides professional nursing care to oncology patients. In collaboration with the Medical Director(s), referring physician and interdisciplinary team(s), the Patient Navigator coordinates disease specific multidisciplinary conference; subsequent specialty consultations; and provides care as needed for patients and their families utilizing resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates the development and performance of specialty service educational activities, program evaluation and outcomes research.

Essential Functions

* Assist patients and families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including educating eligible patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies.

* Develop and coordinate clinical guidelines of practice in specialty area.

* Act as a single point of contact for patients and families including telephone triage regarding symptom management.

* Follow patients through the continuum of care, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the treatment plans.

* Develop patient education programs and tools. Reinforce patient education and direct patients and families to available resources and supportive services.

* Ensure patients receive a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible.

* Assess for clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial and other patient/family needs.

* Coordinate timely scheduling of tests, procedures, specialty appointments and treatments.

* Initiate referrals (both internal and external) to community resources.

* Coordinate multi-disciplinary planning conferences; develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines. Collaborate and follow-up with the multidisciplinary tumor conference recommendations.

* Facilitate research and participation in clinical trials.

* Facilitate quality improvement initiatives. Works closely with cancer registry staff to collect date, track outcomes and support strategic planning processes.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

* Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including 2 years of oncology.

* Active WA State RN license

* Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare provider

Preferred Qualifications:

* Management and/or program development experience.

* Oncology Certified Nurse

Skills

* Must be able to work in a self-directed environment. (Required)

* Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)

* Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

* Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team members (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

* Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

* Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

* Push/Pull:
Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

* Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

* Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

* Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

* Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

* Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

* Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

* Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

* Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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