Patient Navigator Nurse, Oncology

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking an Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN) to join the Cancer Navigation department on a full-time, day-shift basis. The navigator supports patients through the healthcare system, coordinates care, connects them with resources, and communicates with the care team to ensure timely, quality treatment.

Requirements include a Texas RN license, at least three years of direct patient care in an acute setting, and experience with case management or discharge

Qualifications

• Three years of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting.
• Previous case management experience or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system to obtain timely care.
• Coordinate patient care and connect patients with resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality care.
• Monitor patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support department efficiency and program development with management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Data management

Computer skills

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Case management

Performance improvement

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Care continuum knowledge

Organization

Time management

Independent work

English reading

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Cancer Navigation
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days

The Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN) is a member of the healthcare team and assists patients’ with “navigating” through the healthcare system and get timely care. Navigators help coordinate patient care, connect patients with resources, and help patients understand the healthcare system while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and medical teams to deliver quality patient care services. Monitors patient outcomes and participates in quality improvement activities. Works alongside management staff to implement and develop established or new programs related to the department efficiency and cost effective program implementation.

Work Experience:

Three years of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting. Previous case management experience or related experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

Current Texas or compact RN license required.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
• Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
• Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Culturally sensitive.
• Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and community resources.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients/families.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.