Description Management/Leadership
Req #: 82610
Summary:
The Patient Navigation Supervisor is a vital link between the mission and vision of Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute and the delivery of safe patient and family centered care that is compassionate, high quality and evidence based. The Patient Navigator Supervisor is responsible for the following: guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with recurrent and newly diagnosed patients and/or family member, or caregiver; understands the clinical pathways established by the MMC Specialty Program and directs patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and within the community for timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship; actively identify and address barriers to care that might keep the patient from receiving timely and appropriate treatment for their diagnosis; connects patients with resources, health care and support services in their communities and assist the patient and physicians in the transition from active treatment to survivorship; works closely with the MMC Specialty Program and community based service providers to identify and address community needs for screening services and education; is responsible for ongoing evaluation, quality improvement of the Specialty Navigator Program and monitoring of program metrics with support from Director.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Masters in Nursing preferred.
- License/Certifications: Requires current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Specialty Nursing certification preferred.
- Experience: Requires clinical expertise in direct patient care as normally acquired through approximately 8-10 years' experience as a staff nurse and/or supervisor.
- Requires interpersonal and management skills; knowledge of employee relations laws as normally acquired through the completion of BSN in order to deal with complex management problems and communicate with unit personnel, physicians, administrative personnel and a variety of other hospital personnel and community representatives.
- Requires a high level of analytical skill to make management decisions at the unit level and make recommendations for consideration of departmental issues.
- Demonstrated ability to train/teach preferred.
Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $89,980.80 to $121,721.60 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]
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