Patient Navigator (RN) Surgical Oncology / Full-Time (Santa Fe)

Description Please enter info here Requirements EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred. CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : Oncology Patient Navigator Certification (or obtained within 2 years) SKILLS : Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical and cancer terminology Demonstrate familiarity with and know-how to access and reference evidence-based information regarding cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship Demonstrate basic knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and supportive care options, including risks and benefits of clinical trials and integrative therapies Identify potential physical, psychological, social, and spiritual impacts of cancer and its treatment Demonstrate general understanding of healthcare payment structure, financing, and where to refer patients for answers regarding insurance coverage and financial assistance Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals Employ active listening and remain solutions-oriented in interactions with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team Demonstrate empathy, integrity, honesty, and compassion in difficult conversations licensed and non-licensed professionals and act within professional boundaries Demonstrate basic understanding of cancer, healthcare systems, and how patients access care and services across the cancer continuum to support and assist patients Ability to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and integration of services providers and persons receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services Ability to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures appropriate to a diverse population Ability to work with various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial, administrative and medical staff. EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health care setting and related experience with quality, care coordination and oncology preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION : -Responsible to : Manager, Cancer Center ENVIRONMENT : - Blood borne pathogens - A Well-lighted office area. Occasional exposure to activities and infectious diseases in patient care areas. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Ability to move around settings of care. Requires close work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard. Ability to handle stressful situations.