Nurse Navigator (RN) – Oncology Position Available In Bristol, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Location Detail:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

ShiftDetail:

36 hours per week Monday-Friday Work where every momentmatters. Every day, almost 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleaguescome to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowingevery moment matters here. We invite you to become part ofConnecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The HartfordHealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patientsan unparalleled network of coordinated services- all under oneroof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with themost talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers andphysicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. TheOncology Nurse Navigator (RN) is responsible for partnering withpatients and providers to offer personalized, individualized careof patients throughout the continuum of care to increase and assuretimely access to healthcare services. This role will support theHartford Region of Hartford Healthcare. Key Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Serves as a member of themultidisciplinary care team, functioning as a patient advocate,educator, key point of contact and liaison between the patient andall other appropriate services.
• Navigates patients through thecontinuum to eliminate barriers to health care and enhancingpatient and provider satisfaction.
• Functions as a collaboratingmember of the health care team, but also must be able to actindependently to assess patient and provider needs to ensureappropriate handoffs so that patients receive services promptly andefficiently.
• Applies the nursing process as appropriate withinthe context of the organization’s framework for professionalpractice and in accordance with guidelines established by the team.
• Assess patients for psychological distress and make appropriatereferrals if more intensive support is needed.
• Activelyparticipates in professional meetings and conferences i.e. diseasemanagement teams, cancer conferences, and nursing meetings.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate, implement, andmonitor the patient’s process of care, to communicate openly andempathetically with patients and their family members
• Ability towork independently as well as collaboratively with navigation teamand multidisciplinary care team in all aspects of defining andimplementing navigation program.
• Ability to communicateeffectively with diverse audiences including professional staff,patients, community, media, and other service agencies.
• Participates as needed in community education outreach programs/workshops/seminars/support services.

Qualifications Education :

• BS in Nursing strongly preferred;

Bachelor’s Degree RequiredLicenses/Certifications :

• CT RN license required.

Certificationin specialty area preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years clinicalnursing experience preferred
• Demonstrates use of clinical skillsand expertise in the area of diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocialimpact of disease.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skillsincluding superior telephonic communications skills with theability to comprehensively assess patient’s physical andpsychosocial status as well as conduct complex medical historydiscussions over the telephone.
• Knowledge of adult learningcompetencies and patient teaching skills
• Demonstrated managementskills reflecting self-motivation, initiative and fiscalresponsibility We take great care of careers.

With locations aroundthe state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities forcareer development and growth. Here, you are part of anorganization on the cutting edge – helping to bring newtechnologies, breakthrough treatments and community education tocountless men, women and children. We know that a thrivingorganization starts with thriving employees we provide acompetitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.