Travel Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator
20 days ago
Hackensack
Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Surgical Oncology for a travel nursing job in Hackensack, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Surgical Oncology, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: 23 weeks, • 20 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The Patient Navigator, Surgery is an advocate and educator for the patient, as well as family members through the Surgery/cancer continuum. Essential Job Functions: • Treats all patients with dignity and professionalism., • Provides competent clinical care to patients during office visits. Is considered a content expert in the specialty practice in which they are responsible., • Facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers., • Provides education and educational resources to patients and their families., • Greets patients courteously and efficiently processes their information., • Completes physician’s orders accurately and thoroughly., • Guides assigned patients through the health care system and is a strong patient advocate., • Supports the patient and family in coping with the psychological aspects of cancer., • Coordinates appointments with providers for timely delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic services while accommodating the patient as much as possible., • Answers patient telephone calls. Correctly processes information for appointment scheduling, answers questions, and assists with problem solving., • This includes but is not limited to triaging emergent/urgent phone calls, inquiries related to the availability of appointments, scheduled appointment dates and times, and general practice information., • If necessary, transfers calls to an appropriate person or department to assist the patient., • Communicates with physicians in a professional manner., • Relays messages to clinicians and follows-up as indicated., • Ensures all materials, including films, pathology reports, and laboratory reports necessary for each new patient visit are available for clinicians prior to appointments, if requested., • Advises patients about what to do with records and forms they must bring to the visit., • Accurately and efficiently prepares all new patient records as dictated by practice standards., • Elicits patient clinical information to allow for appropriate scheduling of referrals., • Encourages referrals and schedules new appointments as indicated based on clinical presentation, within established protocols, or as dictated by the physician., • If next available appointment exceeds reasonable timeframe, investigates scheduling options with supervisor. Follows-up with patient and physician as appropriate., • Actively identifies and addresses barriers to care that might keep the patient from receiving timely and appropriate treatment., • Connects patients with resources and social support systems., • Helps patients identify and access financial services to pay for health care needs., • When appropriate, works with investigators and other members of the clinical research team to identify patients as potential research subjects for available clinical trials., • Networks and cultivates relationships with hospital and community services., • Provides community education to raise public awareness., • Participates in practice hours and any and all practice locations as needed. Required Skills & Experience:, • 5 years nursing experience in related field (Surgery/Oncology)., • Good computer skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong organizational skills., • N/ARequired Education: Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36600041. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 20 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Surgical Patient Navigator CWR