Nurse Navigator- Pulmonary- Full Time

Montrose Regional Health • Full-time • Montrose, CO, US • $34 - $54 / hour • 9m ago

Position Overview:

The Pulmonary 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.

Essential Functions:

Assist in the identification of patients eligible for navigation.

Assess the patient's ability to navigate the increasingly complex health care continuum, identify potential barriers to timely and appropriate health care, and develop a plan of care to overcome such barriers.

Review new patient referral packets for completeness, coordinating with outside offices to obtain missing documents.

Triage and return patient phone calls/messages.

Review and verify prescription refill requests.

Verify follow-up for laboratory test and radiological studies.

Serve as a liaison between the patient and family, primary care physicians, internal and external care providers, specialists, social services, and the wider health care community.

Assesses the patient's functional abilities and limitations and determines if interventions are needed. Recommends modification of or additions to referrals or consultations.

Collaborate with patient and family to identify treatment goals. Establish and implement a plan of care to meet those goals.

Provide one on one and group teaching to both clinic and non-clinical persons regarding screenings, diagnostic services, and treatment plans.

Connects patients with health care, resources, and support services in their communities.

Supports the patient and family during difficult decision making periods. Assist in the coordination of end of life care for the patient and family.

Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team.

Proactively communicates with third party payers to obtain prior authorizations for both oral and IV medications.

Conduct internal and external outreach, marketing, and education.

Identify areas to improve and streamline care practices through the development of evidence-based guidelines and quality improvement projects.

Provide support for patient survivorship program.

Assist in direct patient care as needed.

Promotes the philosophy and mission of Montrose Regional Health.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Work Experience

Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred. Current, unrestricted nursing license in the State of Colorado or compact state.

Experience and Training: Minimum of two years of oncology experience required. Nurse navigator experience and/or patient educator in oncology preferred. BLS required upon hire. ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification within 6 months of hire.

Ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and non-verbally, in a clear, concise manner.

Administrative and philosophical compatibility with Montrose Regional Health.

Interpersonal skills and sound judgment necessary to communicate with a wide variety of persons including patients.

The ability to make appropriate decisions based on fact and knowledge is required. The ability to perform detailed work required. The ability to work harmoniously with employees required. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and show good judgment. The ability to make decisions under pressure and deadlines required.

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