What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE NAVIGATOR position at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
NURSE NAVIGATOR
Position Number
00058422
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Department
LA Cancer Prev and Control Pgm
Position Summary
Nurse Navigators, as employees of LSU Health Sciences Center, will integrate patient navigation services into Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) programs funded by the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC). Nurse Navigators will create and enhance partnerships with community organizations in Louisiana and will perform duties within the three (3) focus areas: Systems Coordination; Navigation and Outreach; Data Collection and Reporting. System Coordination efforts will require the incumbent(s) to collaborate with a variety of community partners and clinicians to identify and refer individuals for cancer screenings and clinical care. Outreach efforts will include identifying barriers to screenings and guidance on overcoming barriers to enrolled patients. Incumbent(s) will also be responsible for ensuring all related data is tracked in the appropriate databases and will generate reports as needed for dissemination. This position requires travel to locations within the state of Louisiana. The incumbent(s) in this position are required to secure their own transportation to meet the responsibilities of the position. Transportation expenses may be reimbursed if in compliance with travel regulations.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Nursing
Certifications/Licenses Required
Registered Nurse (RN)
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
3
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Cancer care, patient navigation, community healthcare, case management or related experience
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
5 years related experience with cancer care
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01286P
Number of Vacancies
3
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and have at least three (3) years of cancer care, patient navigation, community healthcare, case management or related experience or will you by start date?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) or will you be by start date?
- Yes
- No
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