Registered Nurse Navigator – Oncology

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Ogden (UT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to oversee specialty care management for assigned clinics within the Intermountain system. You will assess, plan, educate, and advocate for patients by collaborating with families, physicians, and care teams to develop and implement effective plans of care.

Join a multidisciplinary team and apply Case Management Standards of Practice to promote patient engagement, optimize resources, and ensure seamless care across the continuum.

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Five years of direct patient care clinical experience.
BSN preferred; must obtain within three years of hire where applicable.
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis and research methods is preferred.
Prior leadership/supervisory experience is preferred.
Two years of clinical experience with specialty population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage specialty care coordination for assigned clinics/areas.
Assess, plan, educate, and advocate for patients with care needs.
Develop and implement care plans with patient/family and care team.
Apply Case Management Standards of Practice to patient care.
Communicate and document interactions and interventions across care teams.
Lead team conferences and track care activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Standardized Database

Tracking Tools

Job description

Responsible for specialty care management for assigned clinics/geographical areas and other appropriate referrals within the Intermountain system.
Assess, plan, educate, and advocate for patients' health needs by collaborating with the patient/family, physician(s), other health care providers, national organizations, and community resources.
Collaboratively develop and implement a plan of care that meets the patient's healthcare goals, promotes shared decision-making, optimizes allocation of resources, and facilitates patient engagement and self-care management across the care continuum.
Apply the Case Management Standards of Practice (Assess, Plan, Facilitate and Advocate) to manage care provided for assigned patient population.
Assess patient's current and future needs by evaluating patient/family understanding of diagnosis and health management goals, collaborating with physicians and team members, and reviewing pertinent clinical information in order to identify and address barriers to care.
Plan by working with patient/family and health care team to develop a treatment plan that enhances patient outcome.
Facilitate by promoting communication between family and team members.
Advocate by resolving barriers to care using available resources and processes.
Work collaboratively with physician(s), patient/family, and other team members to develop goals and plan interventions ensuring seamless patient care and coordination.
Communicate and document interactions and interventions.
Initiate and attend team conferences.
Identify the most appropriate patient acuity level: Provide care coordination and help facilitate symptom management and goals of care.
Address financial, logistical, psychosocial, and practical barriers to timely care.
Guide, educate, and advocate for patients across various care settings throughout the care continuum.
Implement and model professional practices: Follow CMSA or approved specialty standards.
Maintain expert knowledge of internal and external resources.
Reinforce the role and importance of collaboration among health care professionals within an integrated system.
Provide patient/family and staff education as identified.
Lead and sustain program development: Participate in ongoing regional and system wide forums within Intermountain Healthcare and in the community to develop and implement processes that improve ability to meet goals.
Revise, design and develop professional and educational materials as appropriate and in a coordinated manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Quantify and track activities: Document activities in standardized database or other identified forms. Participate in refinement of tracking tools.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state in which you practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Five years clinical (direct patient care) experience.
RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion (BSN not required for Nevada positions).
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified) - preferred.
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis and research methods - preferred.
Prior leadership/supervisory experience - preferred.
Two years of clinical experience with specialty population - preferred.
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess patient needs.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in specialty care management, patient advocacy, and collaborative care planning while applying Case Management Standards of Practice. Proficient in assessing patient needs, facilitating communication among healthcare teams, and implementing educational initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Hard Skills