RN PATIENT NAVIGATOR – West Chester Hospital – CANCER NURSE NAVIGATORS (Job Number: 070234)
Description
Title: RN Patient Navigator
Location: UC Health West Chester Hospital – 7700 University Dr, West Chester, 45069
Department: CANCER NURSE NAVIGATORS – 100264
Hours: A1 (32 to 40 hours) / full time
Shift: Days AM – NO WEEKEND – NO ON CALL – NO HOLIDAY
At UC Health, we’re proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region’s adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you’ll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
The RN Navigator is an individual educated in nursing that has acquired training, knowledge and clinical skills in the management of patients and the ability to navigate the complex academic health system. The RN Navigaotr will serve as a coordinator throughout the continuum of care and will assess the physical, psychological and social needs of onocology patients in the ambulatory setting at UC Health West Chester. This person provides consultation, collaboration, coordination and support to oncology patients as outlined below.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:
Years of Experience:
- A Minimum of three years of acute hospital experience is required.
- BSN Required.
- Oncology Experience Preferred
- Certification by a nationally recognized professional nursing organization preferred.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Inherent ability to view the hospital experience through the eyes of patients and family members to anticipate their needs and concerns.
- Stellar human relations, public relations, and communication skills.
- Evidence of continued professional growth.
- Strong working knowledge of hospital departments and how each affects patient throughput and satisfaction.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patients’ age.
- Demonstrates the ability to identify normal and abnormal changes in the physical, psychological, and emotional status of the age of patient populations served. -Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Evidence of continuing professional growth and the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and constructive communications preferred.
- Self-starter with excellent written and communication skills is essential.
- Licensure by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
Organization – UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Primary Location – West Chester Hospital – 7700 University Dr – West Chester, OH
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