Patient Navigator - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology - Pre-Transplant - F/T Days

Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Patient Navigator for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology works in collaboration with the Hematologist/Oncologists,/APN's, and the entire healthcare team, oversees and supports this patient population and their significant other(s). This care is begun during initial consultation and continues throughout the treatment continuum.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for selected patients and their families. 
• During initial assessments, identifies problems, and helps adherence to evidence-based guidelines/solutions to meet desired measurable outcomes and documents all care/findings as per policies. 
• Maintains a communication system which ensures comprehensive and timely transmission of information to physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team. 
• Supports immediate revision of the plan of care as per the physician and collaborating APN's and by their order initiates immediate teaching/education with the oncology patient and their significant other(s) to support/meet desired outcomes and documents appropriately. 
• Monitors documentation in the medical record to ensure patient outcomes are achieved and maintained based on established standards of care. 
• Identifies and links patients to available community partners and services. 
• Participates in continuous process improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes, assures appropriate utilization of resources and increases patient satisfaction. 
• Works to provide extraordinary compassionate care to all we care for and absolute teamwork with our colleagues. 
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). 
• Participates in/attends unit, departmental, hospital meetings, committees, councils, task forces, and multidisciplinary rounds, as needed. 
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nursing
• RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty (pediatric hematology/oncology,)
• Excellent communication skills 
• Good computer skills 
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate with the healthcare team 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License 

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certification in CPHON. If not currently certified, to be certified within one year

Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.