RN Patient Navigator Neuro Oncology

About the role

Your job is more than a job. You’re the life preserver for countless patients because, as a Patient Navigator Nurse, you’re the hub of your patients’ multidisciplinary team advocating, interpreting, coordinating, educating, supporting, and counseling along their care journey. As a clinical resource with expertise in specialty care management, you are that critical connection and liaison for a patient population recovering from strokes, cancer, and long-term illnesses. You remain positive, upbeat and dedicated to assuring quality and focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes for your patients. You are the center of their universe and their rock, but you wouldn’t have it any other way. You give new meaning to a 9 to 5 schedule because caring doesn’t stop just because you’ve punched a clock. If it were your loved one, you’d expect nothing less, so you give so much more. We love that about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this patient navigator nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate written and verbal information between the patient, family, physician, physician staff, and other team members.
• Coordinate and establish the continuity of patient care with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Aid patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available.
• Review medical documentation to assist physicians in obtaining complete and accurate documentation of their medical treatment plan.
• Act as a critical link between patients and all other care providers, serving as a liaison and facilitator for consults and support services including social workers, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, physicians, financial resources, etc.
• Collect and track data, support strategic planning processes, and evaluate patient care outcomes.
• Provide nursing care and guidance from screening to survivorship, assisting patients and their family members in search of solutions, treatment-related problems, and education to facilitate seamless care.
• Support patients with difficult decisions and assist in ongoing review and updating of policies related to service provided.
• Participate in community educational events and staff education as a resource.

Requirements

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience in specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in specialty care management.
• Ability to maintain positive, upbeat demeanor.
• Knowledge of patient care coordination and support.
• Experience with patient education and decision-making support.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in medical documentation and policy updates.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative teamwork.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the employee handbook upon hire.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX/X based on experience and qualifications. Exact pay will be determined during the interview process.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works days.

University Medical Center

University Medical Center is a world-class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care. It is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+ years. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.