Nurse Navigator- Per Diem

The Surgical Nurse Navigator at ENT will guide patients and families through the healthcare system. The Nurse Navigator will serve as a single point of contact for patients and families by coordinating care and helping to ensure that their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. The chosen candidate will work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide personalized care that is tailored to the individual patient's needs. This position requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytic skills. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the nurse navigator will serve as an advocate and educator for cancer patients, from diagnosis through survivorship. Their primary function is to ensure the patient remains compliant to the treatment plan by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the plan of care, assisting with appointments, transportation needs, education, resource provisions and / or representation within the multidisciplinary care environment. The Navigator also assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high quality outcomes for cancer patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross facility coverage and collaboration. Serves as a liaison between the patients and family, all physicians involved in the patient's care, internal and external healthcare providers, support network members, and the wider healthcare community.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note : UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM! (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• CPR Certification reimbursed by UNLV Health!
• Pay may be higher than listed range, based on experience
• And more!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu .