Registered Nurse RN Early Navigation Oncology

Registered Nurse RN Early Navigation Oncology page is loaded## Registered Nurse RN Early Navigation Oncology remote type:
Remote - Hybrid locations:
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Thunderbird (5757 W Thunderbird Rd) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4429206
** Primary City/State:
** Glendale, Arizona
** Department Name:
** BTMC Medical Oncology
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** Day
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** At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center,
** patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it’s truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.
** As a RN Early Navigation in Medical Oncology**, you will play a vital role in guiding patients through their care journey by providing comprehensive coordination in the pre-appointment phase. You’ll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to identify eligible candidates for the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic, proactively addressing barriers to care and ensuring a seamless experience prior to initial consultation. Your efforts will directly contribute to optimizing treatment outcomes and enhancing the overall patient experience in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
** Schedule**:
Hybrid - must be local to AZ. Monday - Friday between 7:30a-6pm (flexible with start time)
Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience.

Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY This position provides comprehensive care coordination and/or assistance to patients in the pre-appointment space including, but not limited to, responsibilities in identifying patients that are eligible candidates for the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic. This position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that barriers to care are minimized prior to initial consultation, and to optimize patient treatment outcomes.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses and addresses barriers to care through patient assessments in the pre-appointment space through direct conversation with patients and/or review of their medical records. Provides appropriate resources to patients to assist with lessening barriers found to ensure patients can attend their initial consultation. Ensures Appointment Kept Rates are above national average benchmarks.
2. Assesses medical records to determine if patient was appropriately scheduled. Documents thoroughly in the patient’s medical chart findings of early navigation assessments, rescheduled appointment needs and resources provided to the patient.
3. Collaborates with clinic Social Workers, RN Navigators, and/or Patient Access Services functions for patients with complex care needs. Provides support and education to the community physician practices and prospective patients about the referral process. Serves as a resource to patients and other staff members and provides education as needed.
4. Serves as a direct contact to the patient prior to initial consultation to answer questions and concerns. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the initial consultation process and answers general questions about the facility, physician and/or available services and resources.
5. Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
6. Identifies patients that are appropriate candidates for the multi-disciplinary clinics (MDC) and contacts identified patient to offer service and educate them on…