RN Navigator - Oncology Medical Group

RN Navigator for Oncology Medical Group

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and a part of Trinity Health. As a part of Trinity Health, with over 100,000 colleagues and more than 20,000 physicians / clinicians, we are united to serve our communities and advance our mission "to serve in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming, healing presence within our communities" and our vision "to be the trusted health partner for life."

Full Time Days (Monday - Friday)

Position Purpose: An RN Navigator for the Oncology Medical Group works with the cancer care team to coordinate patient care. Help keep track of how the person with cancer is doing. Help manage symptoms and side effects. Help people understand their cancer, testing, treatment, and what they might expect during and after treatment.

What You Will Do:

• Provides consultative services to patients with new cancer diagnosis by providing support, education and service linkage
• Works collaboratively with Physicians.
• Communicates the plan to primary care physicians and obtains consensus for participation in this service.
• Advocates for the use of Bienes Cancer Center services in the next phase treatment plan and provides linkage of those services.
• Provides emotional support and education to the patient during each phase of treatment up to and including follow up treatments and monitoring.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement indicators to promote positive outcomes and work environment.
• Displays excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to be effective in a fast paced, continually evolving program. Demonstrates the ability to delegate and balance priorities while continuing to move issues forward.
• Keeps educational and promotional materials organized and reorders materials when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Manager of Cancer Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required. BSN Preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum one to three years clinical nursing experience. Oncology experience preferred.
• ONS Chemo/Biotherapy course on hire or within 6-months of hire required.

Licensure/Certification:

• FL RN license
• BLS from AHA

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.