Registered Nurse; RN – Oncology Nurse Navigator,Comprehensive Breast Program Job Lebanon area,New Hampshire USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Nurse Navigator, Comprehensive Breast Program

Overview

Oncology Nurse Navigator – Comprehensive Breast Program

40 hours per week. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides care coordination, education and support to patients, families and caregivers throughout the cancer continuum to ensure high quality care across all care delivery sites.

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient needs upon initial encounter and periodically throughout navigation, matching unmet needs with appropriate services and referrals and support services, such as dietitians, providers, social work, and financial services.

Identifies potential and realized barriers to care (e.g., transportation, childcare, elder care, housing, language, culture, literacy, role disparity, psychosocial, employment, financial, insurance) and facilitates referrals as appropriate to mitigate barriers.

Develops or utilizes appropriate assessment tools to promote a consistent, holistic plan of care.

Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care and to promote continuity of care.

Provides education to patient, families, and caregivers to the cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles and available resources.

Participates in the tracing of metrics and patient outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program and report findings to the cancer committee.

Assists in the identification of candidates for molecular and/or genetic testing and counseling and facilitates appropriate referrals.

Acts as a liaison between the patients, families and caregivers and the providers to optimize patient outcomes.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required;
Master’s preferred.
Three years of oncology experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting preferred.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and reprioritize.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships internally and externally.
Strong oncology knowledge.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work autonomously.

Required

Licensure/Certification s

Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility.
Nurse Navigation Certification required within two years of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.

Job Details

Area of Interest:
Nursing
Pay Range: $93,080.00/Yr. – $/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/week
Shift: Day
Job

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Benefits information available on the Dartmouth Health Careers site.

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Registered Nurse; RN – Oncology Nurse Navigator, Comprehensive Breast Program