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This navigator will be on site at South Suburban Hospital and will support all of Illinois Thoracic. Major Responsibilities include Coordination and implementation of strategies to ensure quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness for the oncology patients in multiple settings; Communication and Physician Partnership; Education and Program Development; Professional Role and Associate Engagement.
Job Responsibility:
Coordination and implementation of strategies to ensure quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness for the oncology patients in multiple settings
Assesses patient needs
Orientates patient to the hospital and outpatient settings as well as the organization
Delivers cancer care across the continuum, from diagnosis through treatment, and implements the transition to survivorship, and end-of-life care
Provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum
Critically thinks and clinically assesses patients providing support and education
Manages the complexity of the cancer diagnosis
Communicates and collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members
Reviews distress screening for referrals
Communicates and collaborates with the treating physician
Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team
Receives and responds to new patient referrals
Reinforces education regarding diagnosis
Connects patient to appropriate and requested resources
Develops and reports outcome metrics to drive program development
Assesses and implements activities that support the standards related to Children's Oncology Group (COG)
Review and strategizes activities that support the community needs assessment of site-specific results
Provides emotional support for patients
Advocates on behalf of the patient
Empowers the patient to self-advocate
Maintains own knowledge, ability, skills, competencies
Continues to role model organizational behaviors of excellence
Requirements:
BSN required
Typically requires 5+ years experience in clinical specialty (Oncology)
Current Illinois RN license
CPR certification
OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire
Global perspective of changing health care environment
Ability to prioritize work
Basic computer skills
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care
Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)
Must be able to travel to visit physicians and other practices within our region
This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance