RN Patient Navigator Cancer Center

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-NC Hemonc-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$10,000 sign on bonus!

*Eligibility for the sign-on requires 1 or more years of experience and a 12 month commitment.

Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.

University of Arizona Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center providing medical oncology, surgical oncology, nutrition, social work, genetic counseling, integrative medicine, HCTT transplant, psychiatry, pain management, palliative care, infusion, clinical trials, clinical pharmacists and more. A one-stop for our patient’s needs. Radiation Oncology is conveniently located next door in building 2. We have a second cancer center location at 1891 W. Orange Grove Rd. Includes a great cafe and coffee shop on site and gift shop. (3838 N Campbell Ave, Bldg 1).

The Oncology Nurse Navigators (ONNs) in our outpatient Cancer Clinic complete barrier assessments, provide education, symptom management, early navigation, patient education and support. ONNs collaborate with all members of the team to facilitate patient care, navigating the patient to achieve optimal outcomes.  This is a full-time position scheduled Monday – Friday, day shift with some flexibility in start and end times (no weekends or on-call required).

Primary location: 3838 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719. We have a satellite clinic at 1891 W Orange Grove Rd-there will be times during the week where the RN will need to go to this clinic as well. This will be scheduled or upon request if needed.

University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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 to achieve treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family when setting goal; initiates discharge planning. Recommends