RN Navigator Lung Nodule Outpatient Clinic

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No )

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

40

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Management :

• Integrates nursing theory research and knowledge of the cancer disease process to effectively assess and manage appropriate care for the breast cancer patient population

• Maintains knowledge base consistent with the advances in Cancer treatment i.e. new treatment regimens combination therapies new radiation protocols surgical advancement and the pre and post op care of a surgical patient

• Utilizes computer technology for and maintains confidentiality of data collection documentation communication and research.

• Is competent and participates in research protocols as dictated by specific departments.

• Manages situations with advanced skills ensuring the incorporation of patient/families physical psychosocial and cultural needs.

• Utilizes the nursing process in providing care for a group of patients in accordance with all Medical Center and Ambulatory Services Policies and Procedures.

• Establishes and/or revises priorities based on acuity visit volume resource availability and patient/family preference.

40

Nursing Process and Care Coordination

• Coordinates all new patients by conducting phone intake triaging according to practice guidelines and ensuring that all necessary information is obtained prior to the new patient appointments.

• Provides/coordinates ongoing care for established patients by performing nursing assessments managing patients overall care plan providing nursing interventions for disease/symptom management and interacting with third party payers to provide rationale for proposed treatment plans.

• Facilitates communication between providers by working with the care team (e.g. surgery oncology radiation therapy primary care social work and genetics) attends tumor board meetings and department staff meetings and develops working relationships with all related departments.

• Acts as a referral liaison with oncology staff to assist in the coordination of care among multiple health care providers and community agencies.

• Prevents delays in treatment by monitoring for needless time gaps explaining necessary and expected gaps to patients and identifying and proactively addressing problems in care.

• Work with Cancer Registry staff and others to collect data track outcomes and support strategic planning processes.

• Identifies and recommends helpful resources for patients including local support groups classes and resources; be able to prepare patients and families to successfully access the resources.

• Develops more efficient procedures and policies to improve new and established patient care flow accessibility to services and patient education including symptom management and treatment resources.

• Contributes to data collection re: patient and family medical history psychosocial cultural factors nutritional and special needs of the patients physical status.

• Assists members of the health care team in the formulation and implementation of the patients plan of care.

10

Professional Responsibility

• Articulates practice/departmental goals and philosophy.

• Complies with activities mandated by JCAHO/Title 22.

• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to established clinical and administrative policies and procedures.

• Ensures protection of patient rights and confidentiality in all interactions.

• Participates in patient care/ethics conferences as appropriate.

• Supports Medical Center cost containment efforts.

• Attends and participates in at least 75% of staff meetings.

• Reads meeting minutes and other department communications and integrates information into practice.

• Promotes and participates in research activities to enhance patient care.

• Participates in the training of new staff

10

Other duties as assigned

100%

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