Pediatric Hematology Nurse Navigator - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
UNC Health · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$33.37–$47.97/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Ensure continuity of communication among the patient's medical team (both internal and external to UNC Health).
- Serve as an educator on the healthcare team for hematology-specific education and disease management.
- Interview patients regarding their current health practices, identify health problems, determine the degree of compliance, and investigate barriers with adherence of the prescribed treatment plan, documenting this information in the patient's chart.
- Analyze data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments to determine patient’s nursing care needs, including direct care and referral to other departments.
- Coordinate scheduling of appointments, labs, infusions, imaging, and consults with referring physician’s offices for new and ongoing patient care issues.
- Interact with referring physician’s offices for new and ongoing patient care issues, obtain prior authorization, and support approval of new medications.
- Absorb responsibilities for other team members and assist with process development, implementation of new programs, and other initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two (2) years of nursing experience and one (1) year in the area of specialization.
Qualifications
- Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Knowledge of hematology-specific education and disease management, ability to communicate effectively, and strong organizational skills.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)
Schedule
Day
Location of Job
US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime
Yes