RN- Nurse Navigator

US Oncology Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Plan

401-K with a matching component

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

FSA and HSA

Legal Insurance

Competitive Paid Time Off Plan

Wellness & Perks Programs

Job summary

The Cancer Center of Kansas in Wichita, KS is seeking a full-time, on-site RN-Nurse Navigator to join our oncology team. Typical workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with no major holidays, no on-call, and no weekends.

Under general supervision, you will provide professional nursing care for patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, administer therapies, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• RN license and current state registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 0–3 years nursing experience, preferably in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to oncology patients per standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient assessment and management.
• Administer therapies and manage medications with physician oversight.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Support clinical operations across satellite offices.

Skills

RN license

Oncology nursing

BLS certification

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, on-site RN-Nurse Navigator to join our team in our Wichita, KS offices. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with no major holidays, no on-call and no weekends.

As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years beingestablishedin Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communitiesacross the state.Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Ourmanagement andphysician teamscontinue tobe recognizedin our communitiesfor Excellence in Healthcare!With our mission in mind, we valueeach and everyemployee for their life-savingexpertiseand the role they play in making our patients’ lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuableresource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission.

In CCK’s partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, weare able toextend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including:

• Medical Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Plan
• 401-K with a matchingcomponent
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• FSA and HSA
• Legal Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
• Wellness & Perks Programs

What does this position entail?

Under general supervision, providesprofessional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team toprovideassessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs.This role requires collaboration amongst coworkers and other departments, as well as providers.Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,includingthe Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assesses health status by interviewingpatientregardingstatusand medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographicdataand psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the providerand takesappropriate actionbased on standard or verbal orders.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route,timeand technique.
• Assures pre-authorization andappropriate consentforms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consultingprotocolor treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physicianregardingdosage modifications,problemsand symptom management
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports andmaintainscentrallinescatheter devices.
• Maintainsaccuratedocumentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintains work environment
• Restocksthe supply area as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardouswasteand any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assistsphysician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient andappropriate patientflow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures,referralsand future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary,facilitatescommunication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assistpatients inlocatingavailable community resources.
• Other duties as assigned.Inter professionalcollaboration.
• Assistand collaborate with clinical research.
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provides nursing coverage forthe satelliteoffices as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities andmaintainscurrent knowledge of oncology nursing byparticipatingin ongoing educational opportunities.
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery andprovidesinstruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Attends required, applicable meetings.
• Keeps current licensure and requirements for thesameincluding continuing medical education.
• Remains current on all compliance requirements and in part,demonstratesknowledge of Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records and information.
• Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed.
• Other responsibilities or duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Education and or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Mustmaintaincontinuing education requirements.
• 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet companygoals.)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.There isa possible exposureto communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicalpreparationsand other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.Work is performed in a medical office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and physicians.