LPN- Diagnostic/Referral Navigator

Carle Health • Part-time • Peoria Metropolitan Area, US • 2w ago

Position Summary

Diagnostic/Referral Navigator assists with an oncology patient's diagnostic workup and referrals. Upon initial diagnosis, the Diagnostic/Referral Navigator assess the need for appropriate referrals, access to resources, education, and support. Services are designed to support timely delivery of quality standard cancer care. Navigators promote communication between the patient and health care providers, eliminate barriers to care, and ensure timely delivery of services.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

College Diploma in Practical Nursing or Certificate in Practical Nursing

Certification & Licensure Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Illinois upon hire

Skills And Knowledge

Required English Skills Advanced reading skillsAdvanced writing skillsAdvanced oral skillsCommunication SkillsAbility to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorComputer Skills Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing and internet applications proficiently. Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions

Essential Functions

Provides education to patients, families, providers, caregivers, multidisciplinary colleagues and the community about cancer and the role of the oncology nurse navigator
Provides support for patients upon initial diagnosis or thereafter as needed
Acts as a liaison among the patient, family, caregivers, and healthcare team
Educates and assess patients' understanding of the disease process and treatment options required for informed decisions
Provides comprehensive documentation of patient encounters, education and referrals
Provides and reinforce education and referrals
Provides oncology-related education materials
Discusses physician visits with patients and families to assess understanding, interpret information as needed, and answer questions
Attends community health fairs and screenings; provides community education presentations as appropriate
Facilitates/participates/attends support groups and family/patient center programs, as appropriate
Contacts provider offices to establish check and balance of referrals
Meets with patient by phone or in person "within designated time" following "designated event" and follow patient per navigator- or facility- specific guidelines
Facilitate and coordinate timely care coordination
Facilitates keeping care in the system by identifying opportunities to retain diagnostic testing, radiation oncology services, etc.
Communicates with ancillary departments to define and resolve specific problem areas and ensure timely delivery of patient care, including but not limited to diagnostic workup and referrals.
Coordinates and schedules appointments with providers to ensure timely delivery of diagnostic services and referrals
Assists in selecting patients to be presented at Tumor Board and gather necessary patient information to present patient to physicians for discussion
Provides telephone triage services (e.g. symptom management, emotional support, education, resource referral) for patients/families
Obtain referrals that are needed, explaining the referral process and facilitating scheduling appointments with external healthcare providers.
Works closely with other healthcare disciplines to coordinate care and ensure timely appointments, result reporting, financial need and other referrals, communication, patient care and follow-up
Maintains an active role in disease specific Tumor Conferences, including follow up on recommendations
Assesses & identify patients' needs and make appropriate referrals based on patient's needs, which may include case managers, social workers, registered dietitians, financial assistants, genetic counselors, chaplains, counselors, psychologists/psychiatrists, PT/OT, speech, home care, hospice, palliative care, interpreters, multi-disciplinary conferences (tumor board), support groups, lymphedema clinic, oncology rehabilitation, survivorship clinic
In conjunction with the Department Manager, Navigators are responsible for systematically, and continually performing the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process and the standards of accrediting bodies.
Performs data entry and prepares reports for Manager to monitor program outcomes
Demonstrates problem solving skills and a win/win attitude
Participates in tracking and monitoring metrics and outcomes
Actively participate in tumor boards, interdisciplinary meetings, cancer committee and other meetings
Reports navigation program outcomes to key stakeholders, including but not limited to multidisciplinary teams, cancer committee, etc.
Collaborates with other navigators internally & externally to share best practices and increase patient resources
Ensures timely and appropriate documentation of all patient interactions into navigation tracking and documentation system and any databases to keep patient record up-to-date
Identifies, implements and measures quality and process

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

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