Rn Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Career Opportunities at Summit Health and CityMD
Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation’s premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care.

We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood.

Join our team!

Summit Health and CityMD are dedicated to hiring and retaining the right talent who will contribute to our ongoing expansion and success. We work to set clear goals and expectations, while regularly managing performance and cultivating personal and team capabilities within a positive, collaborative environment that recognizes and rewards success. We strive to make each team member's experience at our company inspiring. Explore our open positions and apply to become a part of the Summit Health and CityMD family.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Nurse Navigator is responsible for performing nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients, including patients on a clinical research study. Oversees the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients. The position will work side-by-side support a provider daily.

Essential Job functions:

• Timely navigation of patients across the continuum of care beginning with diagnostics through cancer survivorship, coordinating care with staff and providers in other clinical departments, Genetic Counseling and Cognitive Therapy, and refers to community resources to facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
• Assesses, plans, and provides nursing care, counseling and education to cancer patients providing physical, psychological, and emotional support to patients and their family members.
• Responsible for providing telephone triage, advice and health education.
• Answer patient calls on a wide range of topics, asks the right questions to get the information needed to make an accurate assessment.
• Ability to assess the problem, based upon the conversation, and use clinical judgment, knowledge and experience to direct the conversation and guide in the decision to give self-care advice, refer the patient to the oncologists, make an appointment or call 911 for emergency assistance.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team, within SUMMIT, as well as with outside providers.
• Facilitates scheduling of appointments with staff to ensure timely referral and transition into specialty services.
• Documents all patient visits and communication in electronic medical record. Manages and submits statistical data monthly.
• Develops an expertise in the chemotherapy protocols to support patients during chemotherapy treatment.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of disease processes, drug reactions and preventive care.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Job functions:

• Participates in community outreach programs. (Cancer Support Group Meetings, breast cancer patient classes, evening lecture programs).
• Coordinates the availability of patient education materials as well as being familiar with resources available in the community.
• Assists Clinical Manager with the development and implementation of Cancer Care Programs in multiple areas (e.g. survivorship, patient education materials, identification of community resources, marketing, prioritizing work flow).

Environmental Risks:

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Combative Patients / Visitors

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• State of Oregon Registered RN license.
• OCN preferred.
• ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification within 90 days of hire/transfer
• 3 years’ oncology experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• 5-8 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Ability to use Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with Epic preferred.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Travel:

• Travel to satellite locations for meetings

Schedule will be Tuesday -Friday. Either 4 10's or 4 8's

Total Rewards at Summit Health CityMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Summit Health highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. We strive to provide a valuable suite of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and personal needs of team members and their families at various stages of life and in their professional career. Collectively, we call these "Total Rewards“.

Here at Summit Health, our total rewards include, but are not limited to:

• We’ve Got You Covered - Health coverage is vital, and it begins as soon as the 1st of the month after you start employment.

• Build a Healthy Foundation – Various medical plan options, HDHP with HSA option and employer contribution, and waived copays at CityMD Urgent Cares.

• Enhance Your Health Coverage – Dental and vision insurance, plus healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.

• Safeguard Your Household – Company paid EAP and life insurance, plus optional supplemental life, pet, and legal plan insurance.

• Protect Against the Unexpected – Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.

• Retirement Investing - 401(k) plan with company match every pay period to help you build towards your retirement.

• Work/Life Balance - Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and more so employees can take a break or care for themselves and their family.

• Paid Maternity Leave - Paid time off for the birth of a child to assist with important time away while welcoming the newest addition to your family.

• Reach Professional Goals – Tuition reimbursement, annual compensation and bonus program, and internal growth opportunities.

• Financial Wellness - Educational webinars, resources, and tools to help foster financial literacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Pay: $37.50 - $54.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Oncology

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person