Oncology Nurse Navigator
Company: UW Medicine/Valley Medical Center
Location: Renton
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and
essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of
responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work
environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and
revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Oncology Nurse Navigator
JOB OVERVIEW: Guides patients through the health care system by
assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service
providers and tracking interventions and outcome. Promotes a
positive teamwork environment which emphasizes respect to all
customers, including patients, families, physicians, staff, and
other departments. Receives and responds to calls from patients and
families for health care assistance using the nursing process in
accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with
the policies, values, and mission of the organization. This
position will also work collaboratively with clinical care teams in
the coordination of care for certain patient symptoms and
conditions.
DEPARTMENT: Medical Oncology Clinic
WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday; hours vary by posting
REPORTS TO: Manager, Medical Oncology Clinic
PREREQUISITES:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor of Nursing
degree, preferred.
Current Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Minimum 5 years nursing experience required, preferably in
Oncology.
Minimum three years of experience as a registered nurse in an
outpatient clinic setting, preferred.
ONCC certification preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite.
Experience working with Electronic Health Record, EPIC
preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of the nursing process to identify
physical, psychosocial and developmental needs and
interventions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills working in diverse
setting
Demonstrated commitment to patient centered care.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem solving and
excellent clinical judgment.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to prioritize and manage
multiple demands.
Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of disciplines on
the health care team.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:
See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical
Partner.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:
Facilitates the entry of patients into the diagnostic and/or
treatment system and coordinates their care including family
involvement. Follows the patients throughout the continuum of
health care services across multiple departments acting within
their scope of practice.
Implements risk assessments and healthcare pathways for cancer
patients, based upon the clinical staging of the patient. Evaluates
progress of patients along the continuum and is responsible for
professional and personal modifications as directed by the
healthcare team as appropriate.
Develops relationships with all oncology providers including but
not limited to medical oncologists, radiologist, general surgeon,
surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist, pathologist, plastic
surgeon, primary care physician, hospital departments and team
members. Serves as a liaison between the patient, hospital
departments, team members and the providers.
Comprehensively assess the patient's physical and psychological
status.
Provides approved patient education across the continuum of care
and provides symptom management. Provides test results, as directed
by physicians.
Provides access to community resources and links patients to
support services such as: social services, nutrition services,
psychologist, pastoral care, physical therapy, rehabilitation
therapy, financial counseling, etc.
Assists with data management and entry for tracking quality metrics
for diagnosing and treating all cancers promptly and
effectively.
Develop and implement approved workflow processes for the center
that will serve in delivering high quality care to patients within
the community.
Participate in the survivorship program.
Coordinate site specific cancer patient multidisciplinary (MDC)
visit, document treatment plan summary and disseminate to patient,
appropriate departments, and physicians.
Participate in site specific cancer multidisciplinary tumor
conference; document recommendations and monitor for
appropriateness with NCCN or other national guidelines.
Participate in the national accreditation process for the cancer
center program.
Develop in conjunction with support staff, cancer support groups
and education programs for the patient, their families and/ or
caregivers.
Participate in the Patient Advisory Committee and /or Patient and
Family Centered Care Committee.
Participation in process improvement work that supports
organization of quality and safety initiatives.
As a member of a health care team, functions in the role of patient
advocate by being in the position of initial contact for
patient-related issues.
Provides support and coverage for clinic care management team.
Additional duties as assigned
Telephone Assessment, Triage, and Care Management:
Manages patient health concerns and symptoms via a telephone
interaction utilizing approved protocols for the assessment and
management of a range of symptoms in the Primary Care and/or
Specialty Care setting.
Performs in-patient assessment, care coordination and professional
nursing functions to assess the severity of the patient's health
concerns using procedures, protocols and algorithms in a manner
that provides patient dispositions to emergency care or clinic
provider.
Gathers and assesses objective and subjective data from the
patient.
Executing medical regimens and nursing interventions as appropriate
for the setting and their competency.
When appropriate, contacts appropriate emergency response
services.
Provides referrals to healthcare providers and community resources
when appropriate, including locations, hours, and contact
information.
Schedules appointments as needed.
Provides Education for patient and/or family members, according to
the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the
Provider and/or Group policy.
Responds to patient questions and appropriately provides
reassurance while responding to patient concerns.
Documentation in the Electronic Health Record:
Provide and document accurate and detailed assessment in patient
records.
Enters all pertinent communications with the patient into the
Medical Record.
Navigates and documents in the Electronic health record while
simultaneously talking with the patient or family member on the
phone.
Revised: 3/22
Grade: NC28
FLSA: E
CC: 7305
PREREQUISITES:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor of Nursing
degree, preferred.
Current Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Minimum 5 years nursing experience required, preferably in
Oncology.
Minimum three years of experience as a registered nurse in an
outpatient clinic setting, preferred.
ONCC certification preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite.
Experience working with Electronic Health Record, EPIC
preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of the nursing process to identify
physical, psychosocial and developmental needs and
interventions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills working in diverse
setting
Demonstrated commitment to patient centered care.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem solving and
excellent clinical judgment.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to prioritize and manage
multiple demands.
Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of disciplines on
the health care team.
Keywords: UW Medicine/Valley Medical Center, Renton , Oncology Nurse Navigator, Healthcare , Renton, Washington
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