CANCER SCREENING NAVIGATOR RN - CANCER CENTER - FT

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plans

And much more

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Cancer Center in Pine Bluff, AR, is seeking a Cancer Screening Navigator RN to promote cancer screening and educational events, ensuring patients receive needed screenings and follow ups in clinic and at events.

The role requires nursing experience, strong communication, data tracking, and EMR proficiency in a fast-paced setting. This safety-sensitive role offers competitive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patient, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems and data tracking tools.
• Excellent computer skills especially with Microsoft suites.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Ability to adapt education to patient’s literacy level and learning style.
• Ability use critical thinking and make decisions.
• Prior experience working as a patient advocate or navigator, preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years current nursing experience, preferred.
• Experience with coverage guidelines for governmental and commercial payers, preferred.
• Current knowledge of routine screening of general population as well as cancer patients, preferred. Special attention to breast, colon, prostate, gynecological and lung screening preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Cancer Screening Navigator promotes cancer screening and educational events throughout the year staying abreast of all new clinical guidelines.
• This position ensures patients get the required screenings and follow ups as needed for the prevention of cancer.
• Responsibilities include providing care and follow up care at events and in clinic to assess screening needs, screening patient data for specific outcomes, presenting data, educational and marketing materials in professional content.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Data tracking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Data tracking tools

Job description

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CANCER SCREENING NAVIGATOR RN - CANCER CENTER - FT

Full Time Non-Management Jefferson Regional Cancer Center, Pine Bluff, AR, US

What You Should Know About the Cancer Screening Navigator Position:

• Hours are 8:00-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Oncology Practice
• In this unique setting, daily interactions with a diverse clientele, including hospital staff, physicians, and visitors, are expected.

Job Summary:

The Cancer Screening Navigator promotes cancer screening and educational events throughout the year staying abreast of all new clinical guidelines. This position ensures patients get the required screenings and follow ups as needed for the prevention of cancer. Their responsibilities includes providing care and follow up care at events and in clinic to assess screening needs, screening patient data for specific outcomes, presenting data, educational and marketing materials in professional content.

Cancer Screening Navigator Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• This is a safety sensitive position.*
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patient, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems and data tracking tools.
• Excellent computer skills especially with Microsoft suites.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Ability to adapt education to patient’s literacy level and learning style.
• Ability use critical thinking and make decisions.
• Prior experience working as a patient advocate or navigator, preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years current nursing experience, preferred.
• Experience with coverage guidelines for governmental and commercial payers, preferred.
• Current knowledge of routine screening of general population as well as cancer patients, preferred. Special attention to breast, colon, prostate, gynecological and lung screening preferred.

Benefits & Perks - your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.