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Inpatient Oncology Nurse Navigator
| Company | Sutter Health |
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| Location | Modesto, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $72.09 – $94.43 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Department, Oncology: ONC-Oncology Nurse Certification (may also be CPHOB, CBCN, BMTCN, or AOCNP) if required by entity (within 1 year with 1 year oncology experience or within 2 years with less than 1 year oncology experience) – Preferred
- Department, Oncology: ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice within 90 days (if less than 1 year with oncology experience)
- 5 years recent relevant experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff
- Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word
Responsibilities
- Offer individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers
- Enhance the patient experience and improve clinical outcomes by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care
- Collaborate with physicians and members of interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and manage patient care
- Educate patients and serve as a point of contact for patients and families
- Participate in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to develop, implement, and monitor navigation activities and sustainability
- Facilitate shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients’ communication and health literacy needs
- Help patients integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions
- Promote positive outcomes for patients, providers, and the Sutter health care system
Preferred Qualifications
- Department, Oncology: ONC-Oncology Nurse Certification (may also be CPHOB, CBCN, BMTCN, or AOCNP) if required by entity (within 1 year with 1 year oncology experience or within 2 years with less than 1 year oncology experience) – Preferred
- Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful
Benefits
No information provided on Benefits.
