Breast/GYN Oncology Care Navigator (RN)

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a nursing professional to provide clinical expertise and coordinate care from pre-admission to discharge. You will monitor patient progress, address needs, and work with an interdisciplinary team to plan discharge.

The role may include access to medications within scope and state law. The position operates in a 24/7 health system with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration/Health Science or related field or equivalency.
• One year of related nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
• Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
• Collaborates with Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
• Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
• Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
• May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Rotating shifts

Patient care

Nursing teamwork

Population-specific care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration/Health Science

Nursing experience (1 year)

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a nursing professional to provide clinical expertise and coordinate care from pre-admission to discharge. You will monitor patient progress, address needs, and work with an interdisciplinary team to plan discharge.

The role may include access to medications within scope and state law. The position operates in a 24/7 health system with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.