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Clinical Navigator Oncology Center FT Days
Req #: 0000240112
Category: Nurses
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Oncology Navigator
Pay Range: $110,150.29 - $143,195.38 per year
Location:
1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Job Title: Clinical Navigator
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Oncology Navigator
Req #: 0000240112
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $110,150.29 - $143,195.38 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Summary:
The Oncology Clinical Navigator functions as a resource to a multidisciplinary team of specialists as an advocate, educator and counselor for the oncology patient, their family, and referring public.
Qualifications:
Required:
- BSN
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing required
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience, with at least two (2) years in Oncology
Preferred:
- Knowledge of standard of care treatment for Oncology Patients
- Strong oncology background
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
- BLS from the American Heart Association
- Oncology Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
- Day Shift, 8:30a - 4:30p (variable and not guaranteed)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Full-Time, 37.5 hours
- Monday - Friday
Essential Functions:
- Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize patient outcomes,
- Communicates patient needs to appropriate health care team members including referring
- Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize patient outcomes,
- Communicates patient needs to appropriate health care team members including referring physician offices as appropriate
- Advocates for patients to promote optimal care and outcome & use of palliative or hospice services,
- Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers, especially during periods of high emotional stress and anxiety
- Applies basic knowledge of insurance processes (e,g, Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payers) and their impact on staging, referrals, and patient care decisions toward establishing appropriate referrals, as needed
- Assesses patient needs upon initial encounter and periodically throughout navigation, matching unmet needs with appropriate services and referrals and support services & identifies potential and realized barriers to care (e,g, transportation, child care, elder care, etc) and facilitates referrals as appropriate to mitigate barriers
- Attends relevant continuing education programs with population specific focus
- Demonstrates critical thinking to assess and meet the needs of patients by providing care coordination throughout the cancer continuum & displays professionalism within both the workplace and community through respectful interactions and effective teamwork
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical guidelines and specialty resources (e,g, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, ASCO recommendations) throughout the disease process
- Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple complex priorities & in-depth oncology specific, as well as general medical-surgical knowledge base
- Ensures documentation of patient encounters and provided services,
- Maintains accountability for effective time management
- Facilitates communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes
- Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care, participates in coordination of the plan of care with the multidisciplinary team and to promote continuity of care
- In collaboration with other members of the health care team, builds partnerships with local agencies and groups that may assist with cancer patient care, support, or educational needs
- By promoting awareness of clinical trials to patients, families, and caregivers & assists in the identification of candidates for genetic counseling
- Initiates and completes the patient survivorship care plan in collaboration with the MTD & screen and assess for psychosocial distress,
- Link patients and families with psychosocial services
- Obtains and develops oncology-related educational materials for patients, staff, and community members as appropriate,
- Provides appropriate and timely education to patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate understanding and support informed decision making Reinforces to patients, families and caregivers the significance of adherence to treatment schedules, protocols and follow-up
- Participates in multidisciplinary committees within Community Medical Center and also with RWJBH/CINJ facilities as they relate to improved patient services
- Participates in the tracking of metrics and patient outcomes, in collaboration with Cancer Registry, administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program and report findings to leadership
- Participates in the evaluation of quality improvement activities related to patient care, operational challenges and satisfaction
- Present data results internally, locally and nationally
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment (surgical, medical, radiation) into survivorship or end-of-life care
- Utilizes communication strategies and techniques with individuals to achieve intended or desired results and responses and acceptance or satisfaction by those involved
- Demonstrates ability to develop individualized plan of care for patients diagnosed with cancer and ability to coordinate in providing the nursing care and guidance to the cancer patients from screening to survivorship
- Demonstrates ability to facilitate and develop educational programs, materials, documentation tools and informational seminars for patients and physicians
- Demonstrates ability to facilitate referrals to Penn Medicine with the Penn Cancer Network Nurse Navigator; communicates and facilitates patient scheduling with referring physician and patient
- Demonstrates ability to identify high/crisis risk patients and communicates with all members of the health care team as appropriate about the patient/family needs and concerns in a timely manner
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
- ….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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