Oncology Nurse Navigator
Company: Centrastate Healthcare System
Location: Freehold
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Oncology Nurse Navigator navigates patients and
families through the Cancer Service Line and other pertinent
clinical services.Responsibilities:Adheres to the standards
identified in the Medical Center's Organizational
Competencies.Attends and participates in Tumor Board meetings.
Interacts with physicians regarding results of cancer screenings,
diagnostic tests, mammograms, colonoscopies, etc.), biopsies and
treatment plans.Attends and participates in appropriate American
College of Surgeons' accreditation meetings.In collaboration with
the Oncology Team, coordinates the care of cancer patients
including assisting with the completion of an individualized needs
assessment and care development plan for patients to address
physical, psychosocial, spiritual and social needs:i. Serves as a
patient advocateii. Serves as a facilitator for collaboration with
multidisciplinary health team membersiii. Focuses on patient
satisfaction including timely testing and treatments; actively
seeks ways to improve patient flowiv. Ensures follow-up with
appropriate resources as identifiesMaintains current knowledge and
skills in the Cancer Service Line.Facilitates access of care to
patients by educating and assisting patients in securing future
needed appointments, recommending supportive programs available
within the cancer program to enhance the patient's wellness and
ability to live life as best as possible, embraces and promotes
survivorship programs aimed at improving the daily life and coping
skills of patients and caregivers.Identifies the needs of the
patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is
specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing
and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes
communicating with the patient and/or primary caregiver(s) at their
level(developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).During
initial interactions and phone triage, identifies problems and
helps develop evidence-based guidelines/solutions to meet desired
measurable outcomes and documents care/findings as per policy.
Documents patient and physician interactions in the electronic
medical record, including education related encounters.Maintains a
communication system which ensures comprehensive and timely
transmission of information to physicians, nursing staff, and the
multidisciplinary team.Monitors patient progress to ensure patient
outcomes are achieved and maintained based on established standards
of care.Participates in continuous process improvement efforts to
improve patient outcomes, assures appropriate utilization of
resources and supports efforts to improve patient
satisfaction.Supports revision of the plan of care as per the
physician and staff and initiates teaching/education with the
oncology patient and their significant other(s)/caregivers to
support/meet desired outcomes and documents appropriately.Works
with cancer services team to train and educate staff regarding the
importance of patient navigation. Helps develop and grow the
Navigation program and develops skills and roles among all staff
members to assist in the navigation process. Aligns with oncology
navigator staff from Atlantic Health in the further development of
the navigator program at CSMC.Affirms the patient's right to make
decisions regarding his/her medical care including the decision to
discontinue treatment.Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary
to assure guidance and education is appropriate to the age and
cognitive level of the patients.Respects the rights and personal
dignity of the patients and recognizes that each patient is an
individual with unique health care needs.Recognize and accept the
cultural diversity of patient and healthcare providers, and its
effects on patient care.Analyzes artificial intelligence based on
information to manage care for patients with incidental findings on
radiology studies.Review, maintain, and follow-up daily on work
queue,Qualifications:BSN requiredMinimum 1 years experience as a
registered nurse with oncology related experience preferredCurrent
valid NJ State Registered Nurse licenseOncology certification
within two years of hire requiredAbout Us:CentraState Healthcare
System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited,
not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides
comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In
addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and
treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner
focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy
behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in
Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care
hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning
senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient
satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty
physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such
as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family
medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in
affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among
its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than
two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for
nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to
Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the second
consecutive year.When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are
joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing
high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible
strides in health care, and making a difference in our community.
We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through
work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career
advancement opportunities and much more.Find out why our employees
love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!What We
Offer:Highly competitive compensationExcellent benefits package and
rewards program403(b) retirement plan with company match401(a)
retirement plan with employer contributionLife InsuranceTuition
Reimbursement ProgramProfit Sharing ProgramGrowth Opportunity and
Workforce Development InitiativesContinuing Education / Onsite
TrainingA warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect
and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient
careConcierge Services with Work & Family BenefitsMagnet recognized
healthcare facilityby Jobble
Keywords: Centrastate Healthcare System, Lakewood , Oncology Nurse Navigator, Healthcare , Freehold, New Jersey
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