Patient Navigator (RN) - Cancer Care

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  • MaineHealth
Job Summary
Location
South Portland ,ME 04106
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
22 Nov 2024
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Description

Maine Medical Partners
Nursing
Req #: 1135

Maine Health Cancer Care is seeking an Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator to join their team. This opportunity allows the nurse to join a highly collaborative, patient-centered, fun group. We thrive at our ambulatory oncology practice because of the people and our shared dedication to provide our patients with compassionate care. It is unique to find a position where your team members collaborate and support each other to maximize functionality across multiple disciplines. We pride ourselves in creating the healthiest work environment possible and, as a result, we are able to achieve our ultimate goal of optimizing both patient care and the patient experience.

Day-to-day duties include partnering with Oral Oncology Pharmacists and the multidisciplinary Oncology Care Team on patient questions; conducting new patient introductory calls; conducting follow-up calls/triaging questions; ensuring a smooth prior authorization process; and following up with Medication Access for patient support. The selected candidate must be available to train on site in Southern Maine. Once onboarded, this will be a hybrid position. For this position, we are specifically seeking candidates who have prior medical oncology, surgical oncology or oncology infusion experience.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator - MHMG MMCP role guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with recurrent and newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members, or caregivers. The Patient Navigator will understand the clinical pathways established by the Oncology Program and will direct the patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and within the community for timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or must complete BSN within three years of start date. 2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Oncology certification or defined process for achieving certification required. 3. Experience: Experience working with oncology patients and families preferred. Experience in community outreach preferred. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.