Hybrid Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Navigator - Mercy Cancer Center presso Mercy Health

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Oncology Nurse Navigator Level I is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN Level 1) provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.

Essential Job Functions

• Acts as an advocate to assist the high risk patient population in navigating throughout internal and external systems in order to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment process. Participates in a new patient visit and education in order to assist patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internal and external to the organization.

• Serves as liaison in planning care between clinic RN, patients, caregivers and multi-disciplinary health care providers with the goal being to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality by eliminating barriers to timely access to cancer care.  Identifying strategies to eliminate barriers to care and coordinate among multi-disciplinary team to address. Facilitates transitions in care and communication (i.e. Hospice, survivorship, SNF, Home Care, etc.). 

• Acts as a liaison between the physicians, health care staff, and the patient to ensure a successful episode of care.  Follows up on patients after invasive procedures, surgeries, admissions, emergency department visits, chemotherapy treatments, or other patient visits.  Communicates and coordinates care among broader multi-disciplinary teams and patient's additional provider teams and referring physician to keep them informed of the status of a patients care and treatment from the start of their new patient visit note.   

• Coordinates patient paperwork needs, monitors and manages epic in-basket requests, triages incoming critical results, and monitors for new symptom management needs. Assists with updating Care plans and Oncology history.  

• Participates in review of quality metrics in an effort to maximize our outcomes, collects data and prepares various reports pertinent to the department, especially when pertaining to accreditations regionally and site specific. Assists with quality improvement activities.

• Participates in staff education on an individual or group basis as needed; updates nurse manager on changes that could impact care delivery; maintains regulatory knowledge of specialty area at the federal, state, and local level. Works towards proficiency of Oncology Nursing Society ONN competencies. Engages in professional development and ongoing learning.  

• Completes any and other duties required or delegated to the Oncology Nurse Navigator. Assists with clinic through put and efficiency as necessary.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

ONCC related oncology certification (preferred upon hire, must be obtained within 12 months)

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) (required)

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of previous experience in clinical specialty (required)

Training

EPIC (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

 May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                          X                                                                       

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                       X                                                                      

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                       X                                                                     

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                   X                                                                      

Stoop, Kneel                                           X                                                                                                

Crawling                                                    x                                                                                              

Climbing                                                   X                                                                                               

Balance                                                                                 X                                                                   

Bending                                                                             X                                                                     

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                             X                                       

Walking                                                                                                                                       X          

Standing                                                                                                        X                                        

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises                                                                

Skills

Communicate with diverse audiences

Organization

Detail orientation skills

Critical thinking skills

Care Coordination

Oncology

Care Communication

Care Management

Care Navigation

High Risk Patients

Healthcare System

Patient conditions during treatment

Patient medical histories​

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].