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Nurse Navigator - Head / Neck / Thoracic

Nurse Navigator - Head / Neck / Thoracic

UCHealthHighlands Ranch, CO, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

  • Location : UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US : CO : Highlands Ranch
  • Department : HRH Cancer Service Line Admin
  • FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
  • Shift : Days
  • Pay : $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Oncology nurse navigator at Highlands Ranch working to support head and neck as well thoracic patient population. This position requires the candidate to have more extensive oncology experience, beyond having worked on a unit where they took care of some oncology patients. These nurses are seen as experts to guide patients through the care continuum and support providers to ensure access and clinical decision-making. Oncology certification is preferred.

Summary :

Serves as a patient advocate, liaison, and advisor / educator to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care.

Responsibilities :

  • Rounds on / reviews assigned patients regularly and evaluates patient progress with plan of care. Communicates plan of care to patient and family and solicits concerns, questions, and issues for resolution.
  • Provides emotional support, counseling, clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision-making.
  • Serves as a liaison between patient and clinical staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, and community / external resources to coordinate / maximize resources and identify / resolve barriers to the plan of care.
  • Assists patients and families with resolving financial, psycho-social, functional, and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Intervenes as appropriate to advocate for patient and family.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

    Requirements :

  • Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered / Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred : Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • 2 years of nursing experience.
  • Preferred oncology experience
  • Preferred oncology certification
  • We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

    UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

    UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

    UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status) :

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
  • 403(b) with employer matching contributions
  • Time away from work : paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
  • Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
  • Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
  • Wellness benefits
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD / HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
  • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  • Loan Repayment :

  • UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  • UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

    UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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