Registered Nurse; RN) Oncology

Registered Nurse (RN) Manager Oncology Nurse Navigator

Location:

Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio Texas 78219

Position Type:
Full-time (40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Education Level: ADN

Job Category:
Health Care

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture's 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

Dependability

Integrity

Personability

Transparency

Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RNs) Oncology Navigator to provides exceptional patient care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The RN provides the full range of nursing services within the scope of practice for a variety of patient-centered specialties and ensures that all JCO standards for care are met during performance of patient care. RNs provide complex and comprehensive professional nursing services within the professional scope of practice for a variety of diagnoses for patients of all ages.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principal Accountabilities:

Serve as an oncology nursing consultant/subject matter expert for BAMC.

Provide direct and follow-up care to oncology patients, including monitoring and managing complex issues (chemotherapy side effects, comorbidities, psychosocial concerns).

Provide individualized assistance to patients, families, & caregivers throughout the cancer continuum assisting patients to navigate through the healthcare system, addressing barriers to care.

Provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making.

Actively manage patients referred to civilian networks; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning and case management. Assist with preparation for and follow-up from Tumor Boards.

Develop and update patient education materials, including Survivorship Care Plans. Participate in conferences and boards regarding continuity of care.

Provide supportive therapy, counseling, and guidance to patients and families. May be designated to serve as team lead and provide orientation to other nurses.

In-depth knowledge of cancer, treatments, and side effects. Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Ability to manage multiple patients and coordinate care and identify and address barriers to care.

Have a strong understanding of insurance, referrals, and community resources.

An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.

An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction

Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Must have exceptional customer service skills.

Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision

Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education:

An associate's degree in nursing is required.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university is preferred.

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited university is preferred.

Qualifications:

The RN shall have a minimum of two (2) years in last 4 years…