RN Patient Navigator Oncology

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare leader seeks an RN Patient Navigator to join their oncology department in Plano, TX. The role involves ensuring patient care coordination, health assessment, and collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and relevant experience. This full-time position offers weekdays with no call obligations.

Benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time-off benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS certification obtainable within the first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth patient care coordination and assess patient needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
• Maintain comprehensive nursing records and conduct follow-ups.

Skills

Communication

Care Coordination

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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LOCATION/FACILITY: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Plano, Texas

SPECIALITY/DEPARTMENT PRACTICE: Oncology

SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Full time days, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., (some flexibility), Monday-Friday; no call; weekends or holidays

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
  
  

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits
  
  

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

As a Patient Navigator RN, ensure smooth patient care coordination. Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team. Work autonomously and with the team. Also serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Care for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.
• Schedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.
• Visit doctors often, support patient-office communication.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
• Conduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.
• Maintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.
• Attend case conferences to expand your knowledge. Participate in community service events.
• Work together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.
• Welcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.
• Assist in guiding patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.
  
  

Key Success Factors

• Exceptional abilities in guidance, decision-making, and delegating tasks.
• Understanding of care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management.
• Proficiency in managing patient care and conducting patient assessments.
• Excellent communication skills. I interact with doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community representatives comfortably.
• Capabilities to track, evaluate, and document a patient's progress in compliance with their care plan.
• Proficiency in aiding patients to access resources within the community.
• Collaborative skills to work in tandem with both internal and external medical personnel, partnerships, and organizations.
• Adaptability to assess, adjust, and respond calmly to changes and crisis situations.
• Discretion in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
  
  

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience to the table.
• Registered Licensed Nurse.
• You have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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