At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Oncology Nurse Navigator Level I is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN Level 1) provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.
Essential Job Functions
+ Acts as an advocate to assist the high risk patient population in navigating throughout internal and external systems in order to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment process.Participates in a new patient visit and education in order to assist patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internal and external to the organization.
+ Serves as liaison in planning care between clinic RN, patients, caregivers and multi-disciplinary health care providers with the goal being to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality by eliminating barriers to timely access to cancer care.Identifying strategies to eliminate barriers to care and coordinate among multi-disciplinary team to address.Facilitates transitions in care and communication (i.e. Hospice, survivorship, SNF, Home Care, etc.).
+ Acts as a liaison between the physicians, health care staff, and the patient to ensure a successful episode of care.Follows up on patients after invasive procedures, surgeries, admissions, emergency department visits, chemotherapy treatments, or other patient visits.Communicates and coordinates care among broader multi-disciplinary teams and patient's additional provider teams and referring physician to keep them informed of the status of a patients care and treatment from the start of their new patient visit note.
+ Coordinates patient paperwork needs, monitors and manages epic in-basket requests, triages incoming critical results, and monitors for new symptom management needs.Assists with updating Care plans and Oncology history.
+ Participates in review of quality metrics in an effort to maximize our outcomes, collects data and prepares various reports pertinent to the department, especially when pertaining to accreditations regionally and site specific. Assists with quality improvement activities.
+ Participates in staff education on an individual or group basis as needed; updates nurse manager on changes that could impact care delivery; maintains regulatory knowledge of specialty area at the federal, state, and local level. Works towards proficiency of Oncology Nursing Society ONN competencies. Engages in professional development and ongoing learning.
+ Completes any and other duties required or delegated to the Oncology Nurse Navigator.Assists with clinic through put and efficiency as necessary.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
ONCC related oncology certification (preferred upon hire, must be obtained within 12 months)
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) (required)
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)
Work Experience
2 years of previous experience in clinical specialty (required)
Training
EPIC (preferred)
Language
None
Patient Population
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
Stoop, Kneel X
Crawling x
Climbing X
Balance X
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Skills
Communicate with diverse audiences
Organization
Detail orientation skills
Critical thinking skills
Care Coordination
Oncology
Care Communication
Care Management
Care Navigation
High Risk Patients
Healthcare System
Patient conditions during treatment
Patient medical histories
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.comB
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