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Registered Nurse Navigator, Radiation Oncology
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,613 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- $64.
About the opportunity:
The Nurse Navigator role is intended to guide the entire life-cycle of patient care within the department. The Navigator is the liaison between all components of care; providing information seamlessly to the patient/ family, and between care providers in every care setting the patient uses.What you will do:
Consult with patients by phone or in person to determine specific needs, determine referrals to care. Build a patient-family centered relationship. Provide initial admission assessment, screenings, and assess for barriers to care. Report to team. Attend and/or review provider appointments; reinforce education and information provided by caregivers. Develop and deliver a Care Plan with treatment summary to patients and/or sign consents and declinations and reinforce education on treatments accepted or declined. Organize evidence-based care plan and present to patients for discussion. Follow up as required with patient and providers. Sustain a patient centered relationship with the patient and family throughout the course of care and into post-care as needed. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.What you will need:
Experience:
2 years of experience working directly with patients and providers required. 2 years of experience in specialty associated with preferred.Education:
Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018. License(s) and Certification(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required Basic Life Support (BLS) required Department specific: If Oncology- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. If Obstetrics
- Registered Nurse Certified
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) required Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time)