Rn Navigator (Masonic Cancer Clinic)

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
Why M Physicians?
Regardless of role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! The RN Navigator provides care navigation, communication and education to patients and family members through triaging of patients after a referral to cancer care is placed. The person will work closely with cancer care providers and scheduling team to best meet the needs of patients. Corresponds with referring providers, internal and external as needed. Open lines of communication between RN navigator and patient from referral until initial consultation. The RN Navigator is familiar with treatment options from current literature and standards of care, and they will anticipate patient needs and take appropriate courses of action using approved guidelines.
RN Navigator Overview
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as point of contact and initial clinical resource to patients new to cancer care.
• Coordinates care for patients new to cancer care.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop initial plan of care.
• Works with patients and families to prioritize patient needs and goals for initial appointments.
• Assess patient for any new symptoms from when initial referral was placed.
• Maintains strong communication and relationship with oncology care team and referring office
• Communicates with referring providers to gain additional clinical history and/or inform of the initial appointment plan. Also communicates recommendations based on cancer care provider review of patient.
• Understands utilization of interpreter services
• Works closely with social work to identify social barriers to care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota RN Licensure,
• ONC certification, or if not current, required within 12 month of hire.
• Associate's (ADN) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• 3-5 years of adult clinical oncology nursing experience.
• Proven track record to function at highest level within scope of practice.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent assessment and care coordination skills.
• Confirmed experience with an EMR technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hematologic Oncology experience

Location: 909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Hours: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more!
M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.