Clinical Navigator

Department and Schedule

• Department:
  Kootenai Clinic - Cancer Services - Post Falls
• Schedule/Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Full Time – Days – 10 Hour Shifts

Schedule:

7am - 5:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available.

• Serves as an essential link between patients and all other medical staff
• Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians and physicians
• Coordinates multidisciplinary planning conferences, develops concise patient summaries for use by the care team and documents recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines
• Develops patient education programs and tools
• Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resources
• Adheres to established productivity benchmarks; identifies opportunities to reduce the cost of care
• Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Licensed as an RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi-state privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Certification within specialty area required within one year of meeting qualifications
• BLS required

• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Repetitive movements

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• Perk Spot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• Employee referral bonus program

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