Clinical Navigator (FT Day RN) Cancer Svs Patient & Family Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Clinical Navigator (FT Day RN) Cancer Svs Patient & Family RWJBarnabas Health – 3.8 Livingston, NJ Job Details Full-time $100,000 – $127,500 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Pet insurance Qualifications RN License BLS Certification Mid-level Oncology Oncology Certified Nurse Full Job Description Req #: 0000201347

Category:

Nursing Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department:

Cancer Svs Patient & Family Salary:

$100,000.00 – $127,500.00 per year

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title:

Clinical Navigator Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr Department:

Cancer Svs Patient & Family Req#: 0000201347

Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Salary Range:

$100,000.00 – $127,500.00

Annual Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated salaried range for this position if hired to work. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Supports Cancer Center practice physicians in all phases of patient care management as it relates to new patient referrals and the oncology nurse navigator program. Coordinates new patient referral distribution and establishes patient care management. Answer calls associated with new patients referrals and coordinate with physician/nurse practitioner schedule. Develops relationships with referring physician and office staff. Develops educational and informational marketing programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred:

Oncology experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey Basic Life Support (BLS) ONS/OCN certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time Day shift 37.5 hours weekly

Essential Functions:

Answer calls independently for select issues related to new patient consults and follow up visits. Assists in Cancer Center marketing of new patient referrals. Assists patients and families in obtaining financial counseling and appropriate referrals. Collaborates closely with physicians and members of the healthcare team to coordinate care of the patient. Eliminates barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment. Collaborates with psychosocial and community outreach department to educate referring physicians and facilities on available services. Communicates patient needs to appropriate healthcare team members and departments. Communicates with referring physician s offices as appropriate to meet patient and physician needs. Creates charts for new consults by obtaining all necessary information from various services including lab, pathology, radiology and physician offices. Develops and enhances processes to improve the clinical experience for patients. Streamlines patient access to care, enhances quality care, and increases patient and provider satisfaction. Develops educational programs, materials, documentation tools and informational seminars for patients and physicians. Educates and supports patients and their families. In collaboration with staff physicians, provides clinical support and counseling to patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Inform the appropriate physician when the new patient consult has been scheduled. Personally greets patients upon arrival. Provides written educational materials about the program and their disease. Refers patient and families to appropriate physician or specialist for diagnosis and treatment. Screens and triages patient self-referral or physician office related phone calls. Provides timely physician appointments. Serves as a resource to the individual patient and referring physician throughout treatment. Updates and maintains statistics on new patient volume and referral patterns. Works closely with Research Dept. to facilitate patients ease in enrolling in clinical trials. Works in the community setting to promote oncology education, prevention and early detection through outreach programs and physician practice meetings.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon .and more! Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer