Nurse Navigator, Hematology/Oncology, Physician Practice

Care New England Medical Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Navigator who will act as a patient advocate, educator, and liaison for comprehensive care coordination. The role requires expert nursing care and active participation in improving health outcomes. With a focus on patient education and resource navigation, this position is pivotal to ensuring effective healthcare delivery within the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in Rhode Island and CPR certification required.
• Nurse Navigation Certification preferred within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and guidance to patients throughout the care continuum.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment, and health behaviors.
• Facilitate communication among the multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Care Coordination

Clinical Education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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The Nurse Navigator functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for patients. The role involves ensuring all patients receive quality and comprehensive services, coordinating patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The Nurse Navigator serves as a clinical resource with expertise and acts as a liaison within the facility and in the community. Responsibilities include providing expert nursing care, direct clinical practice, consultation, and education. The role also involves participating in initiatives to improve health outcomes and health equity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care and guidance to patients, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating according to the nursing process.
• Educate patients and families, ensuring seamless, continuous, and comprehensive care. Document patient teaching based on assessed needs, including psychosocial and lifestyle factors.
• Assist patients and care team members with navigating chronic diseases, treatments, outcomes, and care plans.
• Assess educational needs of patients, families, and caregivers.
• Educate about diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, care team roles, and treatment adherence.
• Identify barriers to treatment goals, adherence, and appointment compliance.
• Address medication adherence issues.
• Facilitate scheduling of appointments, diagnostics, and procedures with the appropriate team.
• Identify overdue visits, labs, and referrals; contact patients and arrange follow-up.
• Assist patients in accessing healthcare and understanding health behaviors.
• Connect patients with community resources and support services.
• Facilitate communication among the multidisciplinary care team.
• Respond to patient inquiries about their care and community resources, documenting appropriately.
• Work in an organized, timely manner, partnering with patients, families, and the healthcare team for coordinated care.
• Review and update policies related to services provided.
• Participate in community educational events and staff education.
• Protect patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required with at least 5 years of nursing experience.
• Nurse Navigator experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Rhode Island and CPR certification required.
• Nurse Navigation Certification preferred and/or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Care New England Health System and its member institutions are dedicated to advancing medical research and providing innovative healthcare services.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants without discrimination.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves according to the organization's ethical standards, policies, mission, vision, and values.