ENC Comprehensive Breast Care

Compensation range:

$57.13 - $77.13

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours
Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Oncology Nurse Navigator has responsibility for coordinating the care and services for oncology patients to ensure that quality, multi-disciplinary care is provided to all patients seen while assuring a high level of customer service. Navigation services include prevention and screening activities and continue through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care. The Oncology Nurse Navigator utilizes advanced clinical skills to facilitate the provision of care throughout the healthcare continuum which includes the assessment, planning, intervention (strong patient/family education component) and evaluation principles of the nursing process.  The navigator will work closely with patients, providers and other health care professionals to provide support around treatment adherence and self-management, identifying and addressing needs in care as appropriate and serves as a resource for clinical staff and recognizes when intervention is needed.  They serve as a patient advocate, promoting effective utilization of resources using clinical knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes through the health care system. The Oncology Nurse Navigator determines the needs of the newly diagnosed oncology patients and facilitates access to appropriate resources in a timely manner. The Oncology Nurse Navigator adheres to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations and standards. The Oncology Nurse Navigator assists in transitioning patients to survivorship and works in collaboration with the providers to create Survivorship Plans and Care Summaries as appropriate. 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• One-year oncology nursing experience

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Five years of acute care clinical experience
• Experience in acute clinical case management
• Working knowledge of hospital information systems
• Previous experience working in a surgical setting

       

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR certification

Desired:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. Critical thinking and analytical skills.  Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction.  Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies.  Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff).  Capable of using (Microsoft Office Suite) Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Midas, and EPIC.  Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential. Working knowledge of community resources.  Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly.  Ability to work in teams as well as autonomously. Must demonstrate technical competence, communication skills and sensitivity for the family in crisis. Furthers education and clinical skills by attending classes and workshops.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexi