Patient Navigator, RN - Gyn Oncology

Hawaii Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, seeks a Patient Navigator - Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care for women, infants and children. This full-time role focuses on compassionate patient navigation, education and ensuring optimal outcomes.

Day shift, 8 hours, 1.0 FTE, non-bargaining, exempt, located in Honolulu. Eligible candidates have a BSN or equivalent, Hawaii RN license and BLS/HCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Hawai‘i Registered Nurse License and current BLS/HCP card.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience in a specialty area demonstrating self-management, critical thinking and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Initiate management of service activities for patients within the WACC.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary communication among care teams.
• Provide expert oversight and education to achieve the best patient outcomes and ensure compassionate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Self-management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i’s only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i’s leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The hospital is home to the Kapi'olani Women’s Center and the Women’s Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.

The Kapi‘olani Women's Cancer Center is the only facility of its kind in the state and is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulva, and vaginal cancers. Kapi‘olani strives to provide the highest level of women's cancer care in Hawai‘i and the Women's Cancer Center supports a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, addressing all aspects of a woman's treatment, from her physical health to her mental and emotional well-being. In addition, the Center offers patients the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art clinical trials in collaboration with the Cancer Research Center of Hawai‘i and the National Cancer Institute. Our highly qualified, multidisciplinary team includes board-certified, fellowship-trained GYN oncologists, medical and radiation oncologists, licensed and certified oncology nurses, a gynecologic oncology coordinator to educate patients and assist women through their individualized care plan, certified genetic counselors and other support services.

As the Patient Navigator - Registered Nurse, you will join the multidisciplinary team in the WACC and help to provide compassionate, supportive patient care. This talented and committed individual initiates the management of service activities for these patients, facilitating multidisciplinary communication and providing expert oversight and education to achieve the best patient outcomes. We are looking for someone with superb communications and patient care skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented atmosphere and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawai‘i.

Location:

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Work Schedule:

Day - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time Regular

FTE:

1.000000

Bargaining Unit:

Non-Bargaining

Exempt:

Yes

Req ID:

31777

Pay Range:

125,174 - 156,478 USD per year

Category:

Nursing

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Hawai‘i Registered Nurse License. Current BLS/HCP card. Three (3) years of clinical experience in nursing area of specialty demonstrating abilities for self-management, critical thinking, problem resolution, and proven ability to work with diverse personalities and situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master ’s degree in nursing or health related field. Certificate in area of specialty within one (1) year of hire. Experience as a Patient Navigator or one (1) year case management.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.