Capital Health (US)
Nurse Navigator Breast Oncology - Cancer Center - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS
Capital Health (US), Pennington, New Jersey, us, 08534
Nurse Navigator Breast Oncology - Cancer Center - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Minimum Pay: $86,528.00 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Initiates communication with patient upon learning they have a suspicious diagnostic result or a positive finding. Assess patients medical, emotional, social, educational, psychosocial and cultural needs. Develops an individual plan of care based on these needs. Navigates patients diagnosed with through the full continuum of care (surgery, radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical trials, genetic counseling, survivorship). Provides patients and their families with education about the diagnosis and all treatment options based on their individual needs and learning styles. Serves to enhance the patient's quality of life, sense of autonomy and self-determination for managing his/her own health. Provides patients and families with emotional support in coping with the diagnosis of cancer. Functions as patient liaison, performs clinical rounds on inpatients, and acts as the hospital contact for all outpatients. Promotes communications between the patient and health care providers. Collaborates with physicians to ensure efficient quality care for all patients. Develops a survivorship plan with the patient and his healthcare team to include information about surgical and medical treatments and post treatment surveillance. Coordinates multidisciplinary case conferences. Maintains a database to track patient demographics and treatments, navigation activities and quality and performance metrics. Acts as an educational resource to staff on all issues related to oncology care. Promotes oncology programs to other clinicians and the community through educational awareness and community screening events. Assists in the survey readiness process for cancer-related accreditation programs upon request. Maintains constant readiness for system-wide DNV-GL//DHSS/CMS surveys and inspections as measured by self-assessment against standards. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience: Two years previous patient care experience as a nurse. Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ Knowledge and Skills: Extensive familiarity with use of Internet as a clinical and administrative resource. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Special Training: Intermediate computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell, Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation Capital Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Minimum Pay: $86,528.00 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Initiates communication with patient upon learning they have a suspicious diagnostic result or a positive finding. Assess patients medical, emotional, social, educational, psychosocial and cultural needs. Develops an individual plan of care based on these needs. Navigates patients diagnosed with through the full continuum of care (surgery, radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical trials, genetic counseling, survivorship). Provides patients and their families with education about the diagnosis and all treatment options based on their individual needs and learning styles. Serves to enhance the patient's quality of life, sense of autonomy and self-determination for managing his/her own health. Provides patients and families with emotional support in coping with the diagnosis of cancer. Functions as patient liaison, performs clinical rounds on inpatients, and acts as the hospital contact for all outpatients. Promotes communications between the patient and health care providers. Collaborates with physicians to ensure efficient quality care for all patients. Develops a survivorship plan with the patient and his healthcare team to include information about surgical and medical treatments and post treatment surveillance. Coordinates multidisciplinary case conferences. Maintains a database to track patient demographics and treatments, navigation activities and quality and performance metrics. Acts as an educational resource to staff on all issues related to oncology care. Promotes oncology programs to other clinicians and the community through educational awareness and community screening events. Assists in the survey readiness process for cancer-related accreditation programs upon request. Maintains constant readiness for system-wide DNV-GL//DHSS/CMS surveys and inspections as measured by self-assessment against standards. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience: Two years previous patient care experience as a nurse. Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ Knowledge and Skills: Extensive familiarity with use of Internet as a clinical and administrative resource. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Special Training: Intermediate computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell, Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation Capital Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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