Registered Professional Nurse III (Nurse Navigator), Medical Oncology

HHSC East Hawaii Region

Hilo, HI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$113,760 Per Year
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Chemotherapy, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Insurance Regulations, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Physician Assistant, Prescription Drugs, Quality Assurance, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Scholarship, Student Loans, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Hilo, HI
POSTED
9 days ago

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaii. 

Job Description

The Registered Professional Nurse III is primarily responsible for direct patient care as assigned.  This position administers chemotherapy under the direction of the physicians and may also be responsible for routine drug and supply ordering.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by the pediatric (2-10 years), adolescent (11-18 years), adult (19-64 years) to geriatric (65 years plus) patient group.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Coordinate and manage oncology patient care across the continuum, serving as a primary point of contact for patients and families, ensuring care aligns with insurance, regulatory, and clinical standards.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including age-specific, cultural, and pain management considerations, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Support oncology programs and quality initiatives, including oral oncolytics management, tumor boards, CoC accreditation, and data collection to ensure best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate care transitions and continuity of care by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, community resources, and external services (transportation, transfers, discharges, and ED follow-up).
  • Maintain compliance and professional standards by adhering to CMS, Joint Commission, and CoC requirements while demonstrating strong communication, confidentiality, and commitment to patient safety.
     

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree is highly desirable.

Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma) should be submitted with the application to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted. However, HHSC reserves the right to request an official copy.

EXPERIENCE: One-half (1/2) year of professional nursing work experience, where the employee independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution. 

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is required one (1) month after employment. OCN Certification preferred.

LICENSURE: A valid State of Hawaii as a Registered Nurse is required. Evidence of licensure is required with the application.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
  • 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
  • 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
  • Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen.  The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

About the Company

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HHSC East Hawaii Region