Oncology Nurse Navigator

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Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians .

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Job Description

This is an on-site position for Oncology Navigation in our Clifton NJ office. This position will work with 50% Breast patients as well as GI Lung and Prostate patients.

Essential Job functions :

Demonstrates critical thinking to assess and meet the needs of patients by providing care coordination throughout the cancer continuum beginning with the diagnosis of cancer through survivorship and / or end of life.

Assesses patient needs upon initial encounter and periodically throughout navigation matching unmet needs with appropriate services and referrals and support services such as dietitians providers social work and financial services.

Adheres to key touchpoints for navigation (attached) including introduction to navigation at time of cancer diagnosis post-operative care planning follow up care and survivorship.

Orients and educates patients families and caregivers to the cancer healthcare system multidisciplinary team member roles and available resources.

In collaboration with other members of the health care team build partnerships with local agencies and groups that may assist with cancer patient care support or educational needs.

Identifies potential and realized barriers to care (e.g. transportation childcare elder care housing language culture literacy psychosocial employment financial insurance) and facilitates referrals as appropriate to mitigate barriers.

Participates in coordination of the plan of care with the multidisciplinary team promoting timely follow-up on treatment and supportive care recommendations.

Obtains develops and coordinates the availability of oncology-related educational materials for patients staff and community members as appropriate. Orders materials as needed to ensure inventory.

Provides anticipatory guidance education and appropriate referrals to assist patients in coping with diagnosis of cancer and its potential or expected outcomes.

As part of the multidisciplinary team provides education and reinforces to patients families and caregivers the significance of adherence to treatment schedules protocols and follow-up.

Provides appropriate and timely education to patients families and caregivers to facilitate understanding and support informed decision making.

Acts as a liaison between the patients families and caregivers and the providers to optimize patient outcomes.

Advocates for patients to promote optimal care and outcomes.

Promotes awareness of clinical trials to patients families and caregivers.

Assists in the identification of candidates for genetic counseling and facilitates appropriate referrals.

Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients families and caregivers especially during periods of high emotional stress and anxiety.

Facilitates communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes.

Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments diagnostic testing and procedures to expedite the plan of care to promote continuity of care timely referrals and transition into specialty services.

Manages and submits statistical data monthly and as requested to the Supervisor.

Participates in the tracking of metrics and patient outcomes in collaboration with administration to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program and report findings to leadership.

Ensures documentation of patient encounters and provided services. Documents all patient visits and communication in Athena and on Accession List.

Completes the Survivorship Plan of Care when the patient completes therapy facilitates discussion with the patient and distribution of the Plan of Care.

Attends Oncology meetings providing input and suggestions on continuous quality and operational improvements (Weekly Tumor Board conferences

Navigation team meetings interdisciplinary meetings lectures and programs and others upon request of Supervisor including some evenings and weekends).

Develops expertise in chemotherapy protocols related to specific areas of navigation to support patients during chemotherapy treatment.

Participate in community outreach programs that may include some weekend and evening activities.

Assists Supervisor in meeting National Accreditation Standards through involvement with special programs survivorship patient education materials identification of community resources marketing developing and prioritizing workflows.

Participates in Annual Quality Initiatives as outlined by the Oncology Leadership Team.

Demonstrates knowledge of clinical guidelines and specialty resources (e.g. National Comprehensive Cancer Network ASCO recommendations) throughout the disease process.

Attends relevant continuing education programs with population specific focus.

Communicates / shares expertise in nursing practice through presentation (nationally locally and internally) and publication process.

Maintains accountability for effective time management. Adjusts hours of work to meet job demands.

Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements :

Bachelors Degree desired.

Certification as a Breast Nurse Navigator or Oncology Nurse Navigator preferred or ability to obtain within one to two years.

Registered RN license required.

BLS Certification required.

Minimum 5-8 years of oncology experience preferred

Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.

Ability to use standard office equipment (Phone fax copy machine scanner email voice mail)

Ability to use standard office technology including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience with an EMR.

Ability to travel between multiple locations.

Pay Range : $87600.00 - $109600.00 Annual

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

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Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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Key Skills

Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Life Support,ICU Experience,Infusion Experience,Triage,TFS,Conflict Management,Nursing,Critical Care Experience,Epic,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 87600 - 109600