Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

Nurse Navigator - Neurology, Oncology

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Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's in Nursing is required.
At least 3 years of experience in oncology or neurology is required.
At least 5 years of nursing experience is required.
An Arizona state RN license or compact-state licensure is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assess complex patient and family needs, identify barriers to care, and help patients and families resolve those barriers both in person and remotely.
Facilitate referrals to interdisciplinary team members, including specialists and supportive care consultations, and coordinate diagnostic studies and follow-up visits.
Assist patients with the transition into survivorship, including group meetings and education after diagnosis and treatment.
Organize and provide patient and family education and support through in-person contact, electronic media, and phone consultation, including pre- and post-operative care.
Organize and help facilitate ongoing care after consultation according to each patient's plan of care; assess and evaluate cancer- or treatment-related symptoms and contribute evidence-based symptom-management suggestions.
Facilitate relationships with neuro-oncology colleagues and prepare for tumor boards, including ensuring records are created and maintained according to best practices.
Act as a liaison among patients, healthcare providers, support services, and referring organizations at local and national levels to promote seamless patient care.
Represent the Neuroscience Institute Neuro-Oncology and Tumor program at local, national, and international meetings; collaborate with affiliated organizations to enhance program quality; and support research initiatives.
Mentor others regarding navigation and help them learn aspects of the role.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's in Nursing or a Master's in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration is preferred.
Five years of experience in oncology or neurology, demonstrated expertise in neuro-oncology care, and knowledge of post-operative patient processes are preferred.
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse certification is preferred.
Oncology Certified Nurse certification is preferred.

Primary City/State:

Bob Bove Neuroscience Institue- 7242 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Category:

Skilled Nursing

Shift:

Day

Department:

Cancer Care-Admin



Monday-Friday
8-4:30

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Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The Neuro-Oncology Navigator is a Registered Nurse with oncology and neuro oncology-specific c knowledge of neuro oncology treatment modalities, and management. Responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum. Facilitate patient intake for neuro-oncology patients and families from a local, national, and international referral base. Provides consultation, support and education to patients diagnosed with neuro oncology tumors.. The Neuro Oncology Nurse Navigator will demonstrate commitment to quality patient care, implement creative and innovative ways to meet diverse, complex patient needs and ensure best practices. Serves as a mentor to others regarding navigation and assists others to learn aspects of the role. Represents the Neuro Oncology team at local, national and international meetings. The position is associated with a significant level of autonomy; therefore, the individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Demonstrates skill as a clinician and educator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses patient and family complex needs. Actively identifies barriers to care. Supports the patient and family to resolve those barriers to care both in person and remotely
Facilitates referrals to interdisciplinary team members; including referral to other specialists, supportive care consults, scheduling diagnostic studies, and follow-up visits.
Assists with the transition into survivorship. This could include group meetings and education to assist with transition after diagnosis and treatment.
Organizes and provides extensive patient/ family education and support via face-to-face contact, electronic media and phone consultation. This education consists of pre and post-operative care.
Organizes and helps facilitate continued care after consultation based on the plan of care for each patient. Provides ongoing assessment and evaluations of symptoms related to the cancer diagnosis or related to treatment and contributes evidence-based suggestions for symptom management.
Facilitates key relationships with colleagues in the neuro-oncology community and prepares for tumor boards, including ensuring that records are created and maintained in a manner consistent with best practices.
Acts as a liaison to patients, health care providers, support services and/or referring organizations at the local and national level to promote seamless patient care.
Represent the Neuroscience Institute Neuro Oncology and Tumor program at local, national, and international meetings. Collaborate with affiliated organizations to enhance program quality. Support research initiatives.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Nursing Required
Masters in Nursing or Master’s in Healthcare Administration/ Business Administration Preferred

EXPERIENCE

3 years in oncology or neurology Required
5 years in Nursing Required
5 years in oncology or Neurology with demonstrated expertise in neuro oncology care, and knowledge of post-operative patient process Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse (RN) - License State And/Or Compact State Licensure AZ State RN license Upon Hire Required
Certified RN-Advanced Oncology - Certification Advanced Oncology Cert Rn Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Preferred
Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) - Certification Oncology Certified Nurse Upon Hire Preferred

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Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

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Company size: 5,001-10,000
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Headquarters: Scottsdale, AZ
Founded: 2013

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