Oncology RN Navigator - PRN/Casual - Days

About the role

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. Our culture, known as The Meaning of Care, sets us apart by helping families grow, making difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating victories.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s).
• Prioritize data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
• Develop/review/revisit and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Teach specific to the patient.
• Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
• Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
• Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
• Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
• Take pride in the unit by actively participating in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Maintain competence in area of experience.
• Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
• Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees.
• Complete appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
• Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide on-site coordination of the weekly clinic by efficiently organizing schedule to fit physician and patient needs, gathering patient information, and recording follow-up recommendations.
• Prepare weekly schedule for patients and physicians.
• Coordinate/collaborate with ancillary departments weekly.
• Update EMR and collect outside patient records prior to appointment to promote efficiency.
• Schedule appropriate ancillary testing based on patient diagnosis prior to appointment.
• Schedule surgical procedures with Access and MD offices.
• Order outside radiology exams and pathology slides.
• Communicate with patient, families and referring physicians regarding treatment plan and follow-up.
• Timely communication with patients and families regarding treatment plan.
• Evaluate patients capabilities and/or limitations related to treatment plan.
• Schedule appropriate referrals to specialty physicians as needed for treatment plan.
• Administer psychosocial distress screening tool to all new patients.
• Refer patients to any and all appropriate supportive services within the cancer center, community and outside of cancer centers as needed.
• Provide preoperative education to patients and family using individualized strategies.
• Guide patients, families and their caregivers to informed decision-making by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal patient care across the continuum.
• Facilitate planning and provide education to patients and families about their individual diagnosis and treatment options.
• Provide ACS personal health care manager packet to patient and provide education on their cancer diagnosis.
• Enroll patients in Expectation Management and Medical Information (EMMI) program.
• Plan and coordinate referrals to Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology when appropriate.
• Supports and navigates each patient through treatment by reinforcing education and coordinating information and care with a team of physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participates in cancer treatment planning conferences with physicians, nurses, and allied health care professionals to discuss and determine the best treatment plan for each newly diagnosed patient with cancer.
• Accurately record treatment plans discussed at conferences and communicate information with appropriate providers.
• Provide appropriate follow-up with patients regarding their treatment plan.
• Refers patients to appropriate cancer support programs and resources within the cancer center and community.
• Teach patients and families about cancer prevention, screening guidelines, diagnosis, treatment options, clinical research trials, and the importance of early detection.
• Supports and navigates each patient through treatment by reinforcing education and coordinating information and care with a team of physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
• Refers patients to appropriate support programs and resources within the center and community.
• Actively participate in Cancer Care Committee meetings and Performance Improvement activities.
• Regularly monitors quality indicators as defined by the Cancer Committees.
• Reports measurement results to the committees and facilities the implementation of identified opportunities to improve care.
• Participate in accreditation preparations and Cancer Program on-site survey.
• Promote Cancer Services in the community through a variety of venues (e.g., health fairs, business luncheons, cancer screenings, etc.).
• Promote information in the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required.
• Previous ambulatory coordination experience required.
• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 3 months of hire.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Sitting, Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguishing colors, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive Motions, Stooping/bending, Twisting, Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing/Visual, Speaking/talking, Standing, Walking.
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Explosives (pressurized gas), Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required), Mechanical moving parts/vibrations.

Job Description

This position is located at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. The typical scheduled coverage is Monday-Friday 7:30a-4p. This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week.