Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center

Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

401(a) retirement plan

Insurance options (life, disability, &

Critical illness coverage

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Nurse Navigator to lead patient coordination and education throughout the intake and treatment planning process. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely access to specialty services and resources.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3+ years of nursing experience; a Master’s degree and 5+ years are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
• 3+ years of nursing experience.
• 1+ year in case management or ambulatory care coordination.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred with 5+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist before first visit.
• Document patient assessment and interventions in EMR.
• Refer new patients to supportive services based on needs assessment.
• Provide educational and emotional support throughout intake and treatment planning.

Skills

Nursing experience

Case management

EMR documentation

Educational support

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you'll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you'll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist prior to their first visit to identify the need for support services or other resources.
• Demonstrates thorough documentation of patient assessment and interventions completed in the electronic medical record.
• Refer new patients to the specialty program's supportive services based on the navigation needs assessment.
• Provide educational and emotional support throughout the intake and treatment planning process, and then remain a resource for the patient throughout their course of care.
• Ensure new patients are scheduled with the appropriate multidisciplinary provider, at the appropriate location, in the appropriate time frame.
• Collaborate with intake scheduler to ensure necessary medical information is complete and available for the patient's first appointment, including imaging and pathology slides, if applicable.
• Assist in coordinating needed diagnostic studies prior to first visit, when possible, to expedite the start of treatment.
• Develop relationships with referring physicians and ensure follow up and treatment plan is communicated.
• Complete intake logs and report monthly to program manager for outcome metric reporting.
• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the each patient.
• Serves as a liaison and resource for patients, physicians, and other health care professionals involved in the provision of care for the patient.
• Assists in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the Nurse Navigation Program in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Supports and promotes the principles of service excellence in all interactions with patients, their family members, their other health care providers and all members of The University of Kansas Hospital staff.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing information from relevant sources, such as databases and benchmarks.
• Participates in the efficient, economic, and competent performance of The University of Kansas Hospital.
• Maintains accurate and current knowledge base of trends, issues, research findings and local, state and national health related resources and services for the patient population navigation services are being provided.
• Acts as a consultant to other members of the nursing and clinical staff for patients with complex health problems requiring specialized nursing care.
• Demonstrates leadership through participating in department and hospital committees, councils and task forces.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 3 or more years of nursing experience.
• 1 or more years of case management, ambulatory care coordination, or other related experience relevant to the specific patient population navigating.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• 5 or more years of nursing experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Specialized Certification for the specific patient population navigating (such as OCN, etc.)

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skill set for data entry and EMR usage.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. - Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don't want to work in an 'everyone for themselves' culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things - even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role - no matter if you're in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff - from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.