RN Patient Navigator Oncology

Newport News, Virginia For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love. Overview Responsible to the Oncology Service Line Director. Works with adult oncology patients with a site-specific diagnosis (i.e. breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc. ) while also willing to help any patient presenting/referred with a need. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to guide and assist the patients/families through the cancer care continuum. Responsible for complex cases, patient/family education, supportive care triage/resource referral, support services referrals, and family support. Works collaboratively with physicians, clinicians and the leadership team to ensure that patients receive timely, appropriate and high quality care. Responsible for on-going development of the site-specific program and functions as an active part of the Oncology team for marketing and planning, performance improvement, care path development, and physician relations. What you will do Identifies and tracks quality indicators specific to the Navigation program. Ensures standardized quality indicators are tracked and analyzed across the navigation program. Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations of patients and caregivers. Develops and maintains relationships with key referring and practicing physicians for the identified population and continually works with physicians for care coordination. Works effectively and harmoniously with co workers and other members of the care team. Guides and assists adult oncology patients and their caregivers through the entire disease process, providing education, support, referrals, and care coordination as needed. Works closely with Cancer Services and the Cancer Registry Staff to identify and track indicators of the entire cancer program, such as the NQF. Works to continually develop and improve the Navigation program. Works with Ad Hoc Committee, physician and community leaders to assess resource and program needs. Identifies areas for improvement within the department and cancer program at large. Works towards creative, effective and efficient solutions. Involved with, and active in, relevant community groups and organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, etc. Develops and implements a site-specific patient navigation program tailored to the needs of the assigned patient population. Actively works with Cancer Services team to identify, plan, promote, and implement appropriate community education and awareness. Promotes Riverside Cancer Care Services through physician relations. Facilitates medical staff participation in quality management and program leadership. Attends Oncology Committee, Cancer Conferences, Chart Rounds and other committees as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of, and appropriately refers patients to, community resources for support and assistance. Qualifications Education , Registered Nurse (Required) Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred) Experience Oncology (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions (Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required) OCN (Preferred) As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered: Health & Wellness: Medical Plan Options Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care) Wellness & fitness center discounts Onsite pharmacy and delivery options Riverside Health System services discount Flexible spending and savings accounts Healthy lifestyle incentives Peace of Mind: Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Short Term Disability Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance Financial Support: CEUs (MedBridge Education) 403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching) Specialty Certification Financial Assistance Company Wide Bonus Program Employee Help Fund Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members) Extended illness bank Care.com membership Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Area retail discounts Community involvement opportunities If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.