Nurse Navigator - Colorectal Surgery

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.

• 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
• Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

• Provide individual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers and provide timely access to quality healthcare.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient education and access to relevant internal and external resources.
• Facilitate informed decision‑making and timely access to high quality health and psychosocial care through all phases of the care continuum.
• Collaborate routinely with internal departments and external referral resources, including scheduling, financial counseling, lab, pharmacy, social work, nursing, surgical, radiation and imaging, dietary, and others.
• Interface frequently with practice‑based leadership teams, physicians, and clinical staff to promote and engage the patient navigation process.
• Coordinate care during the full continuum of the patient experience.
• Identify potential and real gaps in care delivery; seek out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure.
• Prepare for, organize, and lead the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicate interventional outcomes to the full care team in a timely manner.
• Perform assessment of patient risk stratification.
• Perform basic psychosocial assessments and provide emotional support; delegate and/or make referrals for additional screening and support as needed.
• Develop appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed.
• Support and/or provide education, adherence, and side‑effect monitoring.
• Participate in survivorship and advance care planning visits; make referrals as needed.
• Participate in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics.
• Support patient advocacy and empowerment.
• Be knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization, and healthcare economics.

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

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

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.

Large percent of time performing computer‑based work is required. 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.