Registered Nurse Navigator; FGP - Manhattan, Perlmutter Cancer Center- Gastroenterology

Position: Registered Nurse Navigator (FGP) - Manhattan, Perlmutter Cancer Center- Gastroenterology
Job Description

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse Navigator (FGP) - Manhattan, Perlmutter Cancer Center
- Gastroenterology.

In this role, the successful candidate Provides clinical leadership and coordination for a patient care population or program consistent with the philosophy and goals of the institution, departments of nursing, and clinical service; directs, prioritizes and coordinates patient care activities, quality and performance improvement initiatives, and development and education of staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Navigate patients through the cancer continuum from diagnosis through survivorship. Serves as an educational
  resource for the patient and family. Assist with scheduling relevant screening, diagnostic tests and consultations.
• Assist in identifying patients appropriate for tumor conferences, maintain awareness of current clinical trials
  available, collaborate with clinical trials staff, and make appropriate referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Keep informed and current with developments in the field of pancreatic disease, oncology, health promotion, and patient education
  programs.
• Contributes data for quality improvement initiatives within the Institute for Cancer Care. Collaborates with tumor
  registry with relevant data collection studies as they pertain to designated cancers.
• Responsible for monitoring of best practices in designated cancer site. Collaborates with members of the medical
  team to ensure information is current and understood by all of the physicians, nurses, and other team members.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of supportive services, ensuring that quality standards and best
  practices are maintained.
• Provides feedback to supervisor on a regular basis. Assists administrative staff to meet departmental and
  institutional goals
• Works within a multidisciplinary team of navigators, social workers, physicians and other members of the
  pancreatic program. Works to resolve existing barriers to promote optimal delivery of care.
• Works collaboratively with community organizations and other members of the pancreatic team to promote the education and support of patients.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York. Baccalaureate degree in nursing required. A minimum of four years of clinical practice in the care of the patient population served;
Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family satisfaction;
Demonstrates the potential for leadership; demonstrates ability to develop, guide, motivate, nurture, and coach others; participates in service or departmental committees, staff and/or patient education programs. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving;
Membership in pertinent professional organizations...

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in relevant practice area. Masters degree in nursing or related field.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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