Nurse Navigator Radiation Medicine

MedStar Health
United States, D.C., Washington
Nov 20, 2024
General Summary of Position Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum of care for all patients. Educates/provides information, supports patients, and facilitates treatment plans. Functions as a patient advocate, guides patients and families throughout care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the system. Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments. Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process. Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians, clinical research coordinators, scheduling coordinators, consultants, Insurance coordinators and social workers. Has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation and evaluation of this process. Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient's care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner. Identifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollment. Responsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as needed. Navigates the patient/caregiver through the continuum of care, providing education and resources about medical condition, diagnostic procedures, treatments, clinical Communicates patient's progress/disposition to health care providers. Aids in maintaining outcome database. Assists patient/family with scheduling ancillary testing and other services and presenting necessary history, diagnostic/treatment studies and/or results, etc. through the continuum of care. Plans for continuing care such as, but not limited to, patient and community services, community outreach resources, education resources. Aids in the management of IRB communications and regulatory updates. Has a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentation. Handles referral calls to ensure streamlined access to care. Ensures patient referral process for specialty services is coordinated, anticipating patient and family needs throughout the process. Works closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote programs. Schedules in services and education sessions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Identifies communication barriers, financial concerns, and cultural factors to overcome disparities in care. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in the collection of samples, completion of tests, review of procedure preparation instructions. Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff.Identifies needs and develops patient education and support material.Provides community education and Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient's care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner. Attends Oncology tumor Board. Works closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote Radiation Therapy Program. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in nursing required and Master's degree of Science in Nursing preferred and CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. required Experience 3-4 years Clinical nursing experience. must have clinical maturity and experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of health care providers. required Experience with surgical oncology, inpatient/outpatient/community oncology services preferred Licenses and Certifications Licensure as a RN in the District of Columbia. required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Position requires a high level of advocacy and problem-solving ability. Ability to multitask and organize advocacy and support for a large and varied group of cancer patients and their families. Knowledge of community resources is helpful. This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289