nurse navigator - Delta, CO , USA, United States - Delta Health

Description

Delta Health offers health care professionals and people from all walks of life an opportunity to find fulfillment in their jobs as part of a close-knit team. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture. Our team members understand our fundamental commitment to the community and rally around the motto Excellence, Every Patient, Every Time. When you embark on a journey with us, you'll take pride in your work and the impact you have, while building a career with focus and purpose.

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for assisting Oncology patients by navigating them through the health care system by helping to provide holistic care. During this process, the Navigator will collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, by promoting lifelong learning to improve the care of patients with a past or current diagnosis of cancer. The Navigator will address and connect the patient and families to any financial, psycho-social, educational, spiritual, and referral needs. In order to accomplish this, the navigator will oversee and direct patient centered programs to maintain the patients' health and well-being; there will be daily communication with the Oncology/Infusion Director.

• Performing triage in the clinic/infusion setting and being available for other nursing staff and physicians in this setting, as needed (covering nursing shifts, relieve staff for lunches, assist with peer to peers, denials, training new staff, set patients up on clinical trials, as the need arises).
• Orchestrate the morning huddles; collaborates with case managers/navigators across the healthcare system.
• Participates in tracking of metrics and patient outcomes, collaborating with involved care providers; documenting, evaluating, and reporting findings
• Promotes a patient and family centered care environment for ethical decision making and advocacy for patients with cancer; assisting with Advanced Directives, keeping current on legislation, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, as needed.
• Helping to screen for high-risk patients that would benefit from genetic testing.
• Obtains or develops oncology-related education materials for patients and staff, as appropriate.
• Playing a role in community education.
• Assisting Director with Tumor Board preparation, staff meetings, and in the interview process of new employees, as well as attending meetings to represent the Oncology/Infusion Clinic, as needed.
• Performing all chemotherapy teachings and Immunotherapy.
• Establishes and maintains professional role boundaries with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team in collaboration with Director as defined by job description.
• Identifies potential and realized barriers to care and facilitates referrals as appropriate to diminish barriers; Hospice, Transitions, Palliative care, medication adherence, writing of opioid contracts.
• Assisting with updating policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist with marketing needs for the Oncology Department, if needed.
• Navigators will be in the charge position in the absence of Director.

Requirements

4 days/week, 9 hours/day

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a RN in the State of Colorado.
• Two years of recent hospital experience required.
• Previous experience as a Case Manager or Oncology experience-required.
• Basic Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course completed and OCN preferred.
• Proficient in triage.
• Able to assist Clinic Nurses or Infusion Nurses when needed.
• Computer Skills- Technical, Computer and EMR experience-preferred.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.

Summary

Why Delta County

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment.

Our goal at the Delta Health Oncology and Hematology clinic is to provide the most exceptional and holistic care by focusing on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of each patient.

We warmly welcome patients with any cancer diagnosis (with the exception of pediatric), blood disorders or hematologic malignancies. We provide support to patients and caregivers from the time of diagnosis through survivorship. Each Oncologist has a designated, Oncology Nurse Navigator, to assist with this journey.

Benefits Summary

Employee Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.

Medical: Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment. We offer alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.

Paid Time Off: 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.

Retirement: 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.