Oncology Nurse Navigator

CentraState Healthcare System, based in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for an Oncology Nurse Navigator . This role navigates patients and families through the Cancer Service Line and other pertinent clinical services.

Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Attends and participates in Tumor Board meetings. Interacts with physicians regarding results of cancer screenings, diagnostic tests, mammograms, colonoscopies, etc.), biopsies and treatment plans.
• Attends and participates in appropriate American College of Surgeons' accreditation meetings.
• In collaboration with the Oncology Team, coordinates the care of cancer patients including assisting with the completion of an individualized needs assessment and care development plan for patients to address physical, psychosocial, spiritual and social needs:
  • Serves as a patient advocate.
  • Serves as a facilitator for collaboration with multidisciplinary health team members.
  • Focuses on patient satisfaction including timely testing and treatments; actively seeks ways to improve patient flow.
  • Ensures follow-up with appropriate resources as identifies.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in the Cancer Service Line.
• Facilitates access of care to patients by educating and assisting patients in securing future needed appointments, recommending supportive programs available within the cancer program to enhance the patient's wellness and ability to live life as best as possible, embraces and promotes survivorship programs aimed at improving the daily life and coping skills of patients and caregivers.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• During initial interactions and phone triage, identifies problems and helps develop evidence-based guidelines/solutions to meet desired measurable outcomes and documents care/findings as per policy. Documents patient and physician interactions in the electronic medical record, including education related encounters.
• Maintains a communication system which ensures comprehensive and timely transmission of information to physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitors patient progress to ensure patient outcomes are achieved and maintained based on established standards of care.
• Participates in continuous process improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes, assures appropriate utilization of resources and supports efforts to improve patient satisfaction.
• Supports revision of the plan of care as per the physician and staff and initiates teaching/education with the oncology patient and their significant other(s)/caregivers to support/meet desired outcomes and documents appropriately.
• Works with cancer services team to train and educate staff regarding the importance of patient navigation. Helps develop and grow the Navigation program and develops skills and roles among all staff members to assist in the navigation process. Aligns with oncology navigator staff from Atlantic Health in the further development of the navigator program at CSMC.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care including the decision to discontinue treatment.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure guidance and education is appropriate to the age and cognitive level of the patients.
• Respects the rights and personal dignity of the patients and recognizes that each patient is an individual with unique health care needs.
• Recognize and accept the cultural diversity of patient and healthcare providers, and its effects on patient care.
• Analyzes artificial intelligence based on information to manage care for patients with incidental findings on radiology studies.
• Review, maintain, and follow-up daily on work queue.

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• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of RN experience in Oncology required.
• Current NJ RN License.
• Oncology certification within 1 year of hire preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates teaching and clinical abilities.
• Demonstrates advanced practice expertise in specialty area.
• Demonstrates nursing leadership, and the ability to expand base of nursing knowledge through support and development of nursing research.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $44.00 - $74.80 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.