Oncology Nurse Navigator

Nurse NavigatorRanked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).EducationGraduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN PreferredExperience / QualificationsCurrent RN licensure in the state of FloridaBLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.Five (5) years of nursing experience with three (3) in Oncology related field preferredMust have knowledge of physician office processes.Must have excellent verbal and written skills.Must be proficient in building relationships and in coordination of all aspects of care.Knowledgeable of oncology disease process and symptom management.Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships and communication levels with patients, employees, physicians, administration and the general public.Performs independently within his/her scope of practice.Ability to interpret, recognize, analyze difficulties in patient care situations.Exhibits excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.Position SummaryThe Nurse Navigator will serve as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance to patients. They will assist in overcoming treatment barriers while expediting access to clinical and supportive care services offered within the Jupiter Medical Center's Program, and the community.The Nurse Navigator will prepare and maintain an updated treatment plan for each patient to synchronize care management between the medical team and patient.Assistance with patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic facilities, and specialty physicians will be provided.Community outreach including possible public speaking and promotion of the program and Jupiter Medical Center system is an essential part of this position.Performs other duties as assigned.Team Member CompetenciesEstablishing RelationshipsBuilds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.Peer SupportProvides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.Inspiring and Motivating OthersFosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.Demonstrating Emotional IntelligenceExercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.Acting with IntegrityInteracts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.Being a Champion for Change and InnovationSupports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.Communicating EffectivelySpeaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.Promoting Diversity and InclusionTreats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge's bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.Physical RequirementsThis job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.Threshold RequirementsThese threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.TB/PPD Surveillance ProgramMaintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).