Registered Nurse Navigator, Radiation Oncology

Vail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system, featuring a 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional patient care, centrally located in Vail with scenic views.

About the role

The Nurse Navigator guides the entire lifecycle of patient care within the department, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and care providers across all settings.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients by phone or in person to determine specific needs and referrals to care.
• Build a patient-family centered relationship.
• Provide initial admission assessment, screenings, and assess for barriers to care.
• Report to the care team.
• Attend and/or review provider appointments; reinforce education and information provided by caregivers.
• Develop and deliver a Care Plan with treatment summary to patients and/or obtain consents and declinations; reinforce education on treatments accepted or declined.
• Organize evidence-based care plans and present them to patients for discussion.
• Follow up as required with patients and providers.
• Sustain a patient-centered relationship with the patient and family throughout the course of care and into post-care as needed.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience working directly with patients and providers required.
• 2 years of experience in the specialty associated with the application preferred.
• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Department-specific certifications:
  • If Oncology – Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
  • If Obstetrics – Registered Nurse Certified – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) required.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment, growing each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay

Hourly pay ranges from $40.56 USD to $64.68 USD, based on relevant education and experience.