Registered Nurse Navigator - SJCC - Medical Oncology - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

About Montrose Regional Health :

• As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.

About the "Department"

The San Juan Cancer Center opened its doors on April 3, 2006, providing state-of-the-art cancer care closer to home for residents of a huge seven-county area in southwestern Colorado. The facility is an unqualified success, exceeding projections for the number of patients seen to date and surpassing the expectations of those who enter its doors for treatment.

Here, cancer patients and their families have access to the best of both worlds : small-town warmth and big-city expertise. Personalized care in a friendly, caring atmosphere is coupled with an outstanding, dedicated and experienced staff and state-of-the-art technology.

About The Career :

The Oncology Nurse Navigator functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, liaison, educator, and counselor for oncology patients across the continuum of care. This position assists in informed decision making; collaborating with other members of the team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care throughout the patient experience. The Navigator will provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers that may hinder quality and timely medical and psychosocial patient care. This position does provide direct patient care.

All About You :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Colorado RN license.

Minimum of two years of oncology experience required.

Nurse navigator experience and / or patient educator in oncology preferred.

BLS Certification required.

What We Offer :

Mentoring

Continuing Education

Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Clinical Ladder program

401 K Retirement Plan with employer match

Multiple health options to selection from

Our Brand :

Integrity & honesty in everything we do

Service with care and compassion

Excellence

Leadership with innovation & Creativity

We care for our team like family.

This position is located in Montrose Colorado

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