Oncology Nurse Navigator
Salem, OR, US
Nursing
Full Time
Job ID: #9777
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Cancer Service Line
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 8:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
- Provide expert individualized care coordination to cancer patients and their families including; Provide effective orientation to cancer care delivery system to newly diagnosed patients.
- Provides diagnosis and treatment education to patients and families; Assess patient and identify patient needs utilizing the comprehensive needs assessment.
- Communicate with oncology practitioners, and coordinate plan of care according to established practice guidelines and standards that addresses patient need(s); Provide explanations to patients and families regarding expectations and plan of care.
- Contact patients at high-stress points and connect with resources and support systems; Problem-solve issues to ease patient transitions through the system.
- Facilitate access for referrals, social services, dietitian, physical therapy, testing, procedures, and results; Address financial and community resources.
- Manage content of evidence based patient/family educational curriculum; provides individual and group/family education.
- Serve as link between patient, physicians’ office and Salem Health across the patient care experience.
- Provides psychosocial and emotional support to patients and family; Understands other resources/services; hospice, palliative care, survivorship etc.
- Maintain general and current knowledge of cancer diagnosis, treatments, follow-up, and survivorship recommendations; Serves as program representative and spokesperson in the community.
- Establish expertise in tumor site as established by department need; Participate in Tumor Site Committee(s) as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and as a representative of Cancer Support Services.
- Supports Commission on Cancer and NAPBC accreditations through participation in Tumor Site Committees, Cancer Committee, and service line improvement projects.
- Develop and regularly provide performance tracking and quality improvement recommendations; monitor process and patient outcome data as well patient experience tracking.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
- Requires BSN or non-nursing Bachelor’s Degree with MSN.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) preferred upon hire or required to achieve within 2 years of hire/or equivalent for part time position.
- Licensed/Registered Nurse in state of Oregon required.
- Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of acute care RN Staff Nurse or Clinic experience required.
- Oncology experience highly preferred; Experience with oncology-related care coordination/case management strongly preferred.
- Case management/navigation and/or coordination experience.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, physicians, hospital staff, office staff, volunteers, and community groups to promote optimal patient experience and utilization of resources.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Cancer Service Line
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 8:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
- Provide expert individualized care coordination to cancer patients and their families including; Provide effective orientation to cancer care delivery system to newly diagnosed patients.
- Provides diagnosis and treatment education to patients and families; Assess patient and identify patient needs utilizing the comprehensive needs assessment.
- Communicate with oncology practitioners, and coordinate plan of care according to established practice guidelines and standards that addresses patient need(s); Provide explanations to patients and families regarding expectations and plan of care.
- Contact patients at high-stress points and connect with resources and support systems; Problem-solve issues to ease patient transitions through the system.
- Facilitate access for referrals, social services, dietitian, physical therapy, testing, procedures, and results; Address financial and community resources.
- Manage content of evidence based patient/family educational curriculum; provides individual and group/family education.
- Serve as link between patient, physicians’ office and Salem Health across the patient care experience.
- Provides psychosocial and emotional support to patients and family; Understands other resources/services; hospice, palliative care, survivorship etc.
- Maintain general and current knowledge of cancer diagnosis, treatments, follow-up, and survivorship recommendations; Serves as program representative and spokesperson in the community.
- Establish expertise in tumor site as established by department need; Participate in Tumor Site Committee(s) as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and as a representative of Cancer Support Services.
- Supports Commission on Cancer and NAPBC accreditations through participation in Tumor Site Committees, Cancer Committee, and service line improvement projects.
- Develop and regularly provide performance tracking and quality improvement recommendations; monitor process and patient outcome data as well patient experience tracking.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
- Requires BSN or non-nursing Bachelor’s Degree with MSN.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) preferred upon hire or required to achieve within 2 years of hire/or equivalent for part time position.
- Licensed/Registered Nurse in state of Oregon required.
- Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of acute care RN Staff Nurse or Clinic experience required.
- Oncology experience highly preferred; Experience with oncology-related care coordination/case management strongly preferred.
- Case management/navigation and/or coordination experience.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, physicians, hospital staff, office staff, volunteers, and community groups to promote optimal patient experience and utilization of resources.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
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