Oncology Nurse Navigator
Company: LewisGale Medical Center
Location: Salem
Posted on: November 22, 2021
Job Description:
DescriptionSHIFT: No WeekendsSCHEDULE: Full-time*This position
will be based out of LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA and will
work with all LewisGale Facilities throughout Southwest
Virginia*LewisGale Medical Center (LGMC) delivers quality care to
our patients located in the beautiful mountainous region of
Southwest Virginia. LGMC is a 521-bed acute care facility and is
the largest hospital in the LewisGale Regional Health System
(LGRHS). Through our extensive network stretching from the
Alleghany Highlands and Rockbridge County to the Roanoke and New
River Valleys, we have the privilege ofserving more than 250,000
patients each year. LewisGale is also ranked among the top
hospitals in Virginia and the nation for benchmarked quality cancer
care, patient safety and satisfaction and health outcomes. Lastly,
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have ranked us
among the top hospitals nationwide on quality measures for our
services and treatments to address heart attack, heart failure,
pneumonia and surgical care.At HCA LewisGale Regional Health
System, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some
unique benefits including:
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $150 a month
- Paid Personal Leave
- 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of
service)
- Identity Theft Protection discounts
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)You contribute to our
success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you
have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated RN like you to be a part of our team.The Adult Oncology
Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team
and serves as an advocate and educator for cancer patients, from
diagnosis through end of active treatment.The Adult Oncology Nurse
Navigator's primary function is to ensure the patient remains
compliant to the treatment plan. Navigators achieve this goal by
building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating
the plan of care, assisting with appointments, transportation
needs, education, resource provision and/or representation within
the multidisciplinary care environment. The Navigator also assumes
responsibility and accountability for the management of resources
to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for cancer patients,
including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facililty
coverage and collaboration.The Navigator will serve as a liaison
between the patient and family, all physicians involved in that
patient's care, internal and external healthcare providers, support
network members, and the wider healthcare community. This role will
require collaboration with local physician liaisons and leadership
to conduct internal and external outreach and
marketing.QualificationsCertification or License:Minimum Required:
- Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Current license as an RN in the state of Virginia or current
multi-state compact RN license with eligibility to practice in VA
is required.Education:Required:
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing
program (required)
- BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program at an accredited
school of Nursing (preferred)Experience:
- Previous RN experience 3+ yearsType of Experience:Preferred:
- Experience in program development
- Experience as a nurse navigator and/or patient educator in
oncology
- Experience in leadership
- Experience in customer service
- 1-5 years oncology nursing experienceBe a part of an
organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing
applications for our Nurse Navigator opening. Highly qualified
candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your
application and help us raise the bar in patient care!We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.NoticeOur Company's recruiters are
here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we
take your candidate experience very seriously. During the
recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request
financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit
card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters
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let us know by clicking here.For questions about your job
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Keywords: LewisGale Medical Center, Roanoke , Oncology Nurse Navigator, Healthcare , Salem, Virginia
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