Registered Nurse Navigator - Surgical Services

About the role

RN Navigator for incoming breast care referrals and procedural referrals.

Responsibilities

• Manages the case load of patients and identify new patient candidates.
• Communicates with management on all relevant operation and patient issues.
• Improves health care access, promotes client knowledge and compliance with behavior modifications associated with diagnosis and treatment regime.
• Communicates with external offices and patients regarding testing and procedural appointments.
• Affords needed referrals for testing and treatment.
• Presents matrix reporting to accrediting agencies, service line leadership and program providers.
• Serves as a resource and consultant for best practice information as it relates to the program and services available within our network.
• Effectively educates the care team, including patient and their support, in medical management and quality of life matters related to diagnosis.
• Develops and participates in the education of patients and caregivers throughout the continuum of care.
• Collects, stores and reports data collection for the development and quality improvement of the program.
• Develops plan and advances the programs to meet, exceed and/or improve metrics.
• Manages associated specialty clinics.
• Participates in and applies knowledge of research, current concepts and guidelines to practice.
• Complies with insurance requirements for disease management, assists with coordinating care of the uninsured/unassigned patient referrals.
• Collaborates with service line to provide formal feedback for registries and governing bodies through performance development process.
• Collaborates with service line to achieve unit and organizational quality improvement and outcome-based initiatives.
• Provides information as program ambassador to represent the service and promote the program.
• Works closely with Service Line management regarding daily operational issues, including short, mid, and long-range planning and coordination of the overall service line with a focus on patient care within the continuum.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required with three years’ progressive experience in the related field preferred.
• Certification/licensure as required by regulatory agency. Certification is recommended in related field.
• Oncology experience is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Demonstrated high clinical competence with commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork, relationship-based care, EBP and ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Maintains annual mandatory competencies and requirements for service line.
• Commitment to, and knowledge of, primary care and community health.
• Working knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs for reporting and presenting information (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Experience: Three years’ progressive experience in the related field preferred.
• Specialty: Oncology experience is preferred.
• Licensure: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Skills: Demonstrated high clinical competence with commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork, relationship-based care, EBP and ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs for reporting and presenting information (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Healthcare benefits package.
• Accredited and rated highly for multiple specialty services.

Pay

$35.80 - $53.70 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.

Schedule

Full-time, Day Shift.