Oncology Navigator RN
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Cancer Center
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
The posted compensation range of $46.89 - $78.21 / hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Navigator RN, you will serve as a compassionate guide and advocate, empowering patients and their families to seamlessly navigate complex healthcare journeys.
Every day you will proactively engage with patients and their families, conducting thorough assessments of their clinical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and identifying potential obstacles to their care plan progression. You will meticulously coordinate appointments, facilitate communication between multidisciplinary care providers, educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment options, and connect them with vital community resources and support systems.
To be successful in this role, you will leverage your robust clinical expertise and empathetic communication skills to build trust, alleviate anxieties, and empower patients to actively participate in their care decisions. You will collaborate seamlessly with physicians, specialists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring cohesive care delivery.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Two (2) years of professional nursing experience in Oncology
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
- Certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) as one of the following, within one (1) year of hire, depending on the disease site(s) supported by the incumbent:
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)
- Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS)
- Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN)
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON)
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly with respect to addressing barriers to care and navigating patients through their care progression
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
Preferred
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field
- Previous Oncology RN Navigator experience
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
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Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:
We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.
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We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!
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