Nurse Navigator

Nurse NavigatorWhy work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job SummaryLocation: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA Day Shift, M-F 7:30am-4:00pm, workdays during the week will vary. Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient. The Nurse Navigator is a professional whose clinical expertise guides patients, families and their caregivers toward informed decision-making. The Nurse Navigator collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care across the cancer continuum.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsProvide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.Perform initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.)Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees. (Quality of Care)Fiscally accountable.Provide on-site coordination of the weekly clinic by efficiently organizing schedule to fit physician and patient needs, gathering patient information, and recording follow-up recommendations.Communicate with patient, families and referring physicians regarding treatment plan and follow-up.Guides patients, families and their caregivers to informed decision-making by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal patient care across the continuum.Promotes a Culture of safety by:Job DescriptionJob RequirementsEducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing required.Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.ExperienceMinimum 2 years nursing experience required.Previous ambulatory coordination experience required.License/CertificationsCurrent valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 3 months of hire.Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.Ability to think critically and problem solve.Physical RequirementsWeight DemandsMedium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.Physical ActivityOccasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, SittingFrequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguish colors, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive Motions, Stooing/bending, TwistingConstantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing/Visual, Speaking/talking, Standing, WalkingJob HazardsNot Related: Electrical Shock/Static, Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)Rare (1-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc), Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU onlyOccasionally (34%-66%): Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment), Equipment/Machinery/Tools, Explosives (pressurized gas), Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)Frequent (67%-100%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex), Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF), Mechanical moving parts/vibrationsAbout Methodist:Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.