Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 – Lung Cancer-REMOTE 1 day of the week in Chicago, IL

Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Lung Cancer-REMOTE 1 day of the week - Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL - work from home job Company: Rush University Medical Center Job description: Job Title: Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Lung Cancer-REMOTE 1 day of the week! Department: Hematology/Oncology Shift: 1st Specialty: Ambulatory Care Nursing Job Number: Date Posted: 09/07/2023 Position Type: Nursing-Ambulatory/Outpatient Job Qualifications: Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Rush University Cancer Center - Remote 1 day of the week! This position is dedicated to new patient coordination of Lung Cancer Patients Come join RUSH at our NEW Cancer Center! Job Summary: The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Relationships and Caring Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient case load. Assesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizing findings to develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship Advocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with the clinical trial office. Provides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources Evidence-Based Practice Provides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence-based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers. Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents. Technical Expertise Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: "My Chart," staff messages, telephone contact, etc. Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam and infusion. Performs basic administrative tasks related to role Establishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins. Performs nursing procedures per policy. Assists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique. Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care. Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions Critical Thinking Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed. Ensures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs Provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required Recognizes changes in patient status and responds in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomes Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience. Assesses patient compliance with treatment plan Leadership Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education and progress toward achievement of goals. Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events. Serves as