Patient Care Navigator Neuro-Oncology (1.0 FTE)

Patient Care Navigator Neuro-Oncology (1.0 FTE)
Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $35.34 - 44.18

The incumbent in this position acts as an advocate for patients serving as the primary point of contact and is responsible for coordinating the care and services of the identified patient populations for an extended period of time across the continuum of care for outpatient services; promoting effective resource utilization; assuming a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team to achieve an optimal clinical outcome.
Supply an exceptional patient and family entry and journey through the healthcare system. Help providers by coordinating patient visits, provision of proper records as applicable, and aid in coordinating proper supplementary service visits as applicable. Navigation will often be a 'go to' when patients or family have question, concerns, or confusion. They will supply skills and knowledge to effectively arrange patient centered cancer care through leadership of the interdepartmental team.
The oncology nurse navigator will provide effective communication to patient and families regarding disease process, treatment plan review, next steps in care. ONN will translate medical terminology into information that patients can use to improve their understanding of their cancer journey. Ancillary services offered in the cancer center -Social work, palliative care team, financial counseling, dietician, support groups will be discussed and encouraged with the patient and family. Coordination of care provides timely access to cancer care by addressing patient barriers and providing interventions.

Essential Job Functions
* Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
* Facilitates the coordination of patient care services to assure excellence in patient care and patient flow; includes coordinating care, treatment and communication among the medical team
* Follows patient through the care continuum/experience, eliminating operational (such as scheduling, test results, etc.) barriers to services.
* Works closely with other healthcare disciplines to ensure timely appointments, results reporting, financial need referrals, communication, patient care and follow-up
* Coordination of care: The oncology nurse navigator will receive referral for cancer patients from outside providers, departments in the Billings Clinic and faxed referrals.
* The nurse navigator will then start the process of obtaining records if applicable. This includes but not limited to provider notes, labs, pathology report, imaging report and imaging.
* The nurse navigators will attend patient first consult in medical and radiation oncology. Navigation may be present i