Oncology Nurse Navigator; RN​/Per Diem

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: LPN or Registered Nurse preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico Nursing License. Current BLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association required. Navigation certification within one year

SKILLS:

• Considerable knowledge of health care facilities, policies and issues, and of the full spectrum of community patient care services
• Considerable knowledge of health care and social management principles
• Ability to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and integration of services providers and persons receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services
• Ability to direct, instruct and advise staff, and to receive and effectively react to day-to-day problems
• Ability to utilize strong communication skills, both written and oral, and effectively demonstrate an interactive style of care coordination
• Ability to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures appropriate to a diverse population
• Ability to work with various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial, administrative and medical staff.
• Triages calls received from patient or families. Addresses issues directly when within scope of practice using protocols where appropriate in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate and independent / collaborative decisions for selecting specific triage plan.
• Documents all interactions with patients and providers when medical direction is given.
• Develop and document patient plan of care in the Electronic Medical Records system(s)
• Assists in the development, maintenance, and delivery of individual treatment summaries and care plans for patients in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines within the Oncology Service Line.
• Participates in committee work and data collection and analysis for survivorship program.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices in oncology, nursing, and healthcare

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health care setting and related experience with quality, care coordination and oncology preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Oncology

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen Multiple settings and variable unpredictable situations including inpatient, specialty and primary care settings