Patient Navigator (RN) - Cancer Care

Description

Nursing
Req #: 92043

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with up to 2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months' separation from employment.

This full-time Registered Nurse will support a rapidly expanding Oncology program in the Midcoast Maine Region, offering an exciting opportunity for experienced Oncology nurses seeking career growth. This position would hold shifts in a Monday - Friday Clinical schedule. You will also perform office nurse responsibilities as well including but not limited to patient care and triage.

* Provides appropriate and timely education to patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate understanding and support shared decision making.

* Engages and participates in community events to educate the public on prevention/early detection.

* Assesses and screens patient needs upon initial encounter, matching unmet needs with appropriate services, referrals, and support systems.

* Identifies barriers to care and facilitates referrals as appropriate.

* Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate plan of care and follow-up, including clinical trial and genetic counseling referral, if applicable.

* Monitors timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to be performed at the right time and right location, per protocol.

* Prepares for multidisciplinary tumor conference, attends conference, and facilitates follow-up, if applicable.

* Develops or uses appropriate assessment tools, i.e., distress tool.

* Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the patient record.

* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based guidelines throughout the disease process, i.e., NCCN guidelines.

* Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship or end-of-life care.

* Acts as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team. Advocates for patients and families to promote optimal care and outcomes.

* Improves the patient navigation process through self-evaluation, quality improvement, and advancement of the profession.

Summary:
The Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator - MHMG MMCP role guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with recurrent and newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members, or caregivers. The Patient Navigator will understand the clinical pathways established by the Oncology Program and will direct the patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and within the community for timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or must complete BSN within three years of start date.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Oncology certification or defined process for achieving certification required.
• Experience: Experience working with oncology patients and families preferred. Experience in community outreach preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $112,736.00per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact kathy.smith@mainehealth.org

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