Nurse Navigator - Stephenson Cancer Center

Position Title: Nurse Navigator - Stephenson Cancer Center Department: SCC Nurse Navigation Job Description General Description: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Under limited direction, functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for patients. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring all patients in assigned area receive quality and comprehensive care. Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Ensures proper documentation (Orders and Authorizations) are available and correct for each individual patient. Serves as a clinical resource for care management. Provides expert nursing care which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, education and research. Uses clinical expertise and management skills to direct patient/family education and services to ensure the delivery of high quality care in the most family-centered, efficient and economical manner. Communicates with all members of the team on behalf of the patient. Works in collaboration with internal and external interdisciplinary team members to achieve excellence patient service throughout the plan of care. In collaboration with the management team, is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development related to patient/family education and quality patient care. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience: 3 or more years of experience in Patient Care as a Registered Nurse in the acute care setting required. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of nursing theory, practices, techniques, procedures and standards. Knowledge of the principles of supervising staff. Skill in planning and organizing nursing care, applying advanced nursing clinical skills, maintaining records and charts, and preparing written reports. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. Benefits PTO 401(k) medical and dental plans #J-18808-Ljbffr oumedicine