Registered Nurse Nurse Navigator - TMCH Cancer Center

In collaboration with physicians and administrators, provide coordination for a specific patient population’s journey through a treatment plan established by a multidisciplinary team of physicians and surgeons and other caregivers. Coordinates patient’s care plan, facilitates patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic areas, and specialty physicians; responsible for communication and overall program interaction with other disciplines. Provides necessary resource information to the patient and family along the continuum of care. Serves as a liaison between physicians and hospital staff to enhance relationships. Collaborates with administration, management, and staff across the organization to improve patient care. Works with Administration and multidisciplinary team to develop and grow the program through a variety of education, resource, and quality measures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate a specific patient population’s journey through a treatment plan established by a multidisciplinary team; Coordinate patient’s care plan and facilitate patient appointments; Responsible for communication and overall program interaction with other disciplines; Provide necessary resource information to the patient and family along the continuum of care; Serve as a liaison between physicians and hospital staff; Collaborate with administration, management, and staff to improve patient care; Work with Administration and multidisciplinary team to develop and grow the program; Assist patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options, and resources; Facilitate appointments for consults and support services; Develop concise patient summaries and document recommendations; Coordinate multidisciplinary planning conferences, tumor boards, grand rounds; Assist in research and development related to oncology services; Assist in development, implementation, and revision of nursing protocols; Participate in and coordinate unit Quality Improvement Program; Act as liaison and educational resource between physicians, administration, and hospital staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a qualified, nationally accredited nursing program; Minimum of three (3) years of related experience; Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Nice to have

Master’s degree; Experience in an acute care setting; Experience as a health/patient educator or patient advocate; Clinical experience in the program area for the position

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision; 401K with match; Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team; Competitive Pay; Career Growth Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Health and Wellness Coaching; Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month