Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,218 per week

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health - 20 Prospect Avenue
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• The Patient Navigator, Surgery is an advocate and educator for the patient, as well as family members through the Surgery/cancer continuum.
• Essential Job Functions: Treats all patients with dignity and professionalism.
• Provides competent clinical care to patients during office visits.
• Is considered a content expert in the specialty practice in which they are responsible.
• Facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Provides education and educational resources to patients and their families.
• Guides assigned patients through the health care system and is a strong patient advocate.
• Supports the patient and family in coping with the psychological aspects of cancer.
• Coordinates appointments with providers for timely delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic services while accommodating the patient as much as possible.
• Answers patient telephone calls. Correctly processes information for appointment scheduling, answers questions, and assists with problem solving.
• Communicates with physicians in a professional manner.
• Ensures all materials, including films, pathology reports, and laboratory reports necessary for each new patient visit are available for clinicians prior to appointments, if requested.
• Advises patients about what to do with records and forms they must bring to the visit.
• Encourages referrals and schedules new appointments as indicated based on clinical presentation, within established protocols, or as dictated by the physician.
• Actively identifies and addresses barriers to care that might keep the patient from receiving timely and appropriate treatment.
• Connects patients with resources and social support systems.
• Helps patients identify and access financial services to pay for health care needs.
• Provides community education to raise public awareness.
• Participates in practice hours and any and all practice locations as needed.
  • Job Requirements
  • Required Skills & Experience: Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in related field (Surgery/Oncology).
  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.

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