Nurse Navigator - RN jobs in Portland, OR

Description

At Peacehealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a RN Patient Navigator at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, please consider joining us in the following opportunity:

• A Part-time RN Patient Navigator position for the Mammography Clinic
• .5 FTE working Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm
• Will assist Breast cancer patients with understanding diagnosis, treatment options, scheduling of tests, procedures, and appointments, and providing educational information and resources.

The wage range for this position is $44.25 – $66.37, hiring rate is dependent upon RN work experience. We also offer:

• A full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• Relocation assistance

Located 45 minutes North of Portland, St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care hospital with a level III trauma center that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission drive healthcare system. Along with PeaceHealth Medical Group, our multi-specialty provider clinics, we provide dozens of medical specialty services and programs including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, birthing and women’s services.

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Responsible for the coordination of specific Cancer Program patients and provides professional nursing care to oncology patients. In collaboration with the Medical Director(s), referring physician and interdisciplinary team(s), the Patient Navigator coordinates disease specific multidisciplinary conference; subsequent specialty consultations; and provides care as needed for patients and their families utilizing resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates the development and performance of specialty service educational activities, program evaluation and outcomes research.

Essential Functions

• Assist patients and families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including educating eligible patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies.
• Develop and coordinate clinical guidelines of practice in specialty area.
• Act as a single point of contact for patients and families including telephone triage regarding symptom management.
• Follow patients through the continuum of care, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the treatment plans.
• Develop patient education programs and tools. Reinforce patient education and direct patients and families to available resources and supportive services.
• Ensure patients receive a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible.
• Assess for clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial and other patient/family needs.
• Coordinate timely scheduling of tests, procedures, specialty appointments and treatments.
• Initiate referrals (both internal and external) to community resources.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary planning conferences; develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines. Collaborate and follow-up with the multidisciplinary tumor conference recommendations.
• Facilitate research and participation in clinical trials.
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives. Works closely with cancer registry staff to collect date, track outcomes and support strategic planning processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including 2 years of oncology.
• Active WA State RN license
• Basic Life Support for healthcare provider Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management and/or program development experience.
• Oncology Certified Nurse

Skills

• Must be able to work in a self-directed environment. (Required)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team members (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.