Registered Nurse RN Patient Navigator Oncology

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-Support Services-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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At Banner MD Anderson, patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it’s truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.

As an RN Patient Navigator, you'll support our Medical Oncology Team. You play a pivotal role in guiding patients through their Oncology Journey. Your expertise encompasses a deep understanding of Oncology treatments, the physical and emotional challenges patients may face. The RN will serve as a trusted resource for patients, providing them with comprehensive education about Oncology, including risk factors, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and potential side effects. You'll work closely with patients to develop personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs and preferences, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care throughout every stage of their oncology journey. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists, to coordinate seamless care and facilitate communication among all involved parties. Your goal is to empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and support them in maintaining their overall well-being.

Schedule: 4 days per wk. 10hr shifts between Monday - Friday. 6:30a-5pm. Flexibility to start later than 6:30a. (No Weekends, holidays or call)

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.

2. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.

3. Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.

4. Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.

5. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establishes and implements a plan of care