Clinical Navigator *Sandpoint*

Kootenai Hospital; Sandpoint, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Sandpoint, Idaho, is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Cancer Services team. You will assist patients with diagnosis, treatment options, and resources, coordinating with social workers, dietitians, and physicians.

Requirements include a BSN (MSN preferred), RN licensure (Idaho or multi-state compact), at least 3 years of nursing experience, and specialty certification within one year. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN by Idaho Board of Nursing or multi-state compact.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Certification in specialty area within one year of meeting qualifications.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as essential link between patients and medical staff.
• Coordinates consults and support services with social workers, dietitians, and physicians.
• Documents recommendations and develops patient summaries for care team.
• Develops patient education programs and tools.
• Follows patients through care continuum including inpatient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

• Department Kootenai Clinic - Cancer Services - Sandpoint

Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available.

Team Highlights

Kootenai Clinic is the regional cancer treatment center for northern Idaho, eastern Washington, and western Montana. We deliver comprehensive, compassionate cancer care using leading-edge technology, the newest therapies and a wide range of clinical trials as well as rehabilitation. To minimize the difficulties patients, face traveling during treatment,our doctorsoffer cancer treatment in three locations: Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Sandpoint.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an essential link between patients and all other medical staff
• Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians and physicians
• Coordinates multidisciplinary planning conferences, develops concise patient summaries for use by the care team and documents recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines
• Develops patient education programs and tools
• Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resources
• Adheres to established productivity benchmarks; identifies opportunities to reduce the cost of care
• Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Requirements

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Licensed as a RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the \"multi-state privilege to practice\" compact with Idaho
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Certification within specialty area required within one year of meeting qualifications
• BLS required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job as a Nurse at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

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