Patient Navigator

Lifespan; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI is seeking a Clinical Nurse to coordinate care for cancer patients, help them access services, and guide families through the healthcare system. The role involves collaboration with the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Medical Director to develop care policies and protocols.

The successful candidate will have RN licensure in Rhode Island, a BSN, CPR certification, and 2–3 years in oncology nursing, with oncology certification preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island required or as per Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR certification and athletic healthcare readiness.
• Two to three years of oncology nursing experience in inpatient, ambulatory or community settings.
• Oncology nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for individuals with clinically significant cancers to assure continuity.
• Refer patients to health professionals and support services as appropriate.
• Keep the healthcare team informed about patient condition and needs.
• Develop policies, procedures and standards for patient care with managers.
• Create patient care protocols and provide education and counseling.
• Document progress, compliance and essential information in the medical record.
• Provide timely information to primary and sub-specialty providers.
• Participate in quality assurance and audit patient records.
• Assist with grant proposals and program reporting as needed.
• Engage in ongoing education to improve navigation of complex cancers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Patient evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure RI

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

Coordinate patient care activities for selecting at risk individuals with clinically significant cancers. Assist patients and their significant others by functioning as a guide to help them access services and move through the complexities of the healthcare system and overcome any barriers to quality care. Performs other related duties of a Clinical Nurse.

Values

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Core Success Factors

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Performs key role in assuring care on a continuum, coordinating patient care activities for individuals with clinically significant cancers.
• Refers patients to other health professionals and support services as appropriate.
• Ensure healthcare provider team is apprised of patient's condition.
• Participates in developing policies, procedures, and standards of patient care in conjunction with Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Manager and Medical Director.
• Participates in developing specific patient care protocols.
• Provides for appropriate patient and family education and counseling regarding disease and treatment, potential complications, signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention.
• Documents patients' progress, compliance, and other essential information in the medical record.
• Ensures patient's primary care and sub-specialty providers are provided with timely information on patient's progress and additional needs.
• Participates in ongoing quality assurance activities by collecting and analyzing statistical data and auditing patient records.
• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, writing program reports, and the like.
• Collects and reports information to ensure compliance with grant expectations and reporting requirements.
• Participates in ongoing education and networking regarding navigation of patients with complex cancers.
• Performs other related duties of a Clinical Nurse.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• BSN graduate from a school of nursing licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent analytical and patient evaluation skills.
• Advanced skill in assessment of physical and psychosocial health-illness status. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills include the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and effective public speaking skills.
• Two to three years of oncology nursing experience in inpatient, ambulatory or community setting.
• Case Management experience preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit for 3-7 hours per day, stand, walk, bend, squat, and kneel. Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work that deviates from neutral position and be able to perform fine motor skills. Near vision must be accurate at 20/40, far vision accurate at 20/40, have minimal color discrimination and minimal depth perception. Must be able to hear and whisper at 3 feet.

Pay Range

$77,230.40-$154,460.80

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type

4-9 hour days and days are negotiable.

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No