Neuro-Oncology Nurse Navigator in Arvada,

Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion, Aurora, CO.
Department: UCHA Oncology Access

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Serves as a patient advocate, liaison, and advisor/educator to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care.

• Rounds on/reviews assigned patients regularly and evaluates patient progress with plan of care. Communicates plan of care to patient and family and solicits concerns, questions, and issues for resolution.
• Provides emotional support, counseling, clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision-making.
• Serves as a liaison between patient and clinical staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, and community/external resources to coordinate/maximize resources and identify/resolve barriers to the plan of care.
• Assists patients and families with resolving financial, psycho-social, functional, and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Intervenes as appropriate to advocate for patient and family.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred:
  Bachelor s degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
• 2 years of nursing experience.