Patient Navigator (RN) Surgical Oncology / Full-time

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Requirements EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor’s 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.