Nurse Navigator (Georgetown)

Nurse Navigator – (Georgetown)

Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum of Radiation Oncologic care for all patients. Educates/provides information, supports patients, and facilitates treatment plans. Functions as a patient advocate, guides patients and families throughout cancer care and survivorship experience. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

We believe in fostering a world-class healthcare environment. By joining our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work amongst passionate individuals making a difference in healthcare.

Schedule:

Day Shift 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM *Holidays and weekends off*

Benefits:

Competitive salaries plus differentials

20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays

Education/Tuition assistance

Relocation reimbursement

Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package

Matched Retirement Savings Plan

Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship

Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program required. 

Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

3-4 years clinical nursing required.

Experience with surgical oncology, inpatient/outpatient/community oncology services. Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have clinical maturity and experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of health care providers. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Position requires a high level of advocacy and problem-solving ability. 
• Ability to multitask and organize advocacy and support for a large and varied group of cancer patients and their families. 
• Knowledge of community resources is helpful.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for Radiation Therapy.
• Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the system.
• Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process.
• Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians and MGUH services, including: Radiology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Medicine and other MGUH services, as needed.
• Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient's care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner.
• Identifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollment. Responsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as needed.
• Navigates the patient/caregiver through the continuum of care, providing education and resources about medical condition, diagnostic procedures, treatments, clinical trials, support services, hospital processes, and other relevant information.
• Serves as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and support.
• Communicates patient's progress/disposition to health care providers.
• Aids in maintaining outcome database.
• Aids in the management of IRB communications and regulatory updates.
• Has a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentation.
• Attends Oncology tumor Board.
• Works closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote Radiation Therapy Program.
• Identifies needs and develops patient education and support material.
• Provides community education and outreach.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. 

The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.

Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.