Cancer Nurse Navigator: This 1.0 FTE/Full-Time. Variable position is scheduled to work 10-HR day shifts.
Compensation: Non-Union, $51.05/HR - $72.89/HR. Placement within this range is based on years of applicable experience.
Benefits:Health & Wellness Benefits:- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - With employer paid premiums for full-time employees
- Mental Health & Wellness Resources - Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits:- Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans - Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs.
Time Off & Work-Life Balance:- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years.
Exciting Incentive:- Employee Referral Program - Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.
Job Summary:Coordinates comprehensive, team-based care for individuals diagnosed with or being screened for cancer or a suspected cancer diagnosis, in partnership with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other providers. As a Registered Nurse, performs clinical triage, patient education, and symptom/side effect assessment across the diagnostic, treatment, and survivorship continuum. Supports a healthcare delivery model within and across settings to provide high-quality, clinically informed care coordination focused on preservation and restoration of health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Performs clinical triage of oncology-related concerns, including assessment of new symptoms, treatment side effects, and post-procedure complications; uses independent nursing judgment to prioritize urgency and direct patients to the appropriate level of care.
- Provides individualized patient and family education across the cancer care continuum - screening, diagnostic testing, biopsy, diagnosis, treatment options, and survivorship - in plain, understandable terms, and confirms patient comprehension.
- Performs focused clinical assessment of needs for successful transition through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Collects data from patient records, interviews, observation, and the care team; documents patient assessment, education provided, and progress appropriately.
- Coordinates team-based care through effective partnerships with patients, caregivers, and providers; communicates issues, variances, and clinical concerns to the treating provider promptly.
- Plans, develops, conducts and coordinates community outreach activities, including but not limited to, health events and educational workshops, in order to increase awareness and improve care coordination. (e.g. Harmony Hill, Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund, etc.)
- Collaborates with internal and external resources (surgery, oncology, radiology, genetics counseling, and post-acute care) to ensure timely, safe transitions across the care continuum; identifies barriers to care and initiates action to resolve them.
- Facilitates patient/family navigation through the healthcare system, including scheduling and coordinating appointments with primary care, appropriate surgical specialists, medical/radiation oncology, imaging, and support services (e.g., genetic counseling, social work, nutrition). Follows up to confirm patients complete scheduled appointments and testing.
- Participates in and monitors tracking systems for identified patients; assesses patient risk for delayed care, treatment interruptions or re-admission and initiates appropriate clinical action. Provides ongoing coaching toward successful self-management of symptoms and treatment side effects.
- Serves as the point of contact, clinical resource, and advocate for assigned patients, family, care team, payers, and community resources. Proactively responds with empathy and clinical expertise to resolve patient/family concerns.
- Explores best practice by partnering with outside organizations (e.g., Multi-Care, tumor board partners, etc.) and reviews data for patterns and trends; develops recommendations for program improvement.
- Participates in tumor board, ACO, care coordination, and patient navigation meetings and training opportunities. Actively maintains clinical and professional nursing skills; participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience :- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of recent clinical RN experience required; oncology, surgical, or medical-surgical, or other relevant acute care nursing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience mobilizing community resources, navigating the healthcare continuum, and working with disparate populations preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:- Current RN license in the state of Washington.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or completion of an accredited oncology/navigation certificate program within three (3) years of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Strong clinical assessment and triage skills, with the ability to exercise independent nursing judgment in evaluating patient symptoms and care urgency.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, compassionate patient and family education tailored to health literacy level and individual needs.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills; working knowledge of health information systems, data mining, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to assess patient needs and exercise independent judgment in managing and coordinating care.
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and display flexibility in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
- Ability to create, model, and sustain a positive environment, effective collaboration, counseling, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in a second language preferred.
