Clinical Navigator, Oncology (Full-Time, Day, 40)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the coordination of patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with all healthcare providers and the multidisciplinary care team to provide seamless process for oncology patients.

• Serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and clinical resource with expertise in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology and care management.

• Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.

• Coordinates all aspects of the perspective treatment plan regimen.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, sitting, walking.

• Frequent: pushing/pulling usual weight up to 50 pounds of force, carries usual weight of 10 pounds up to 15 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions.

• Occasional: stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting usual weight of 75 pounds with assistance, reach above, at and below shoulder level.

• Operates physiological monitoring equipment, computer, printer, copy machine and typewriter.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Work environment is fast paced due to multiple demands.

• May be required to flex hours to meet departmental needs.

• May require off island travel as needed.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State License as a Registered Nurse.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred.

• Current certification in BLS/HCP.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years nursing experience, in an outpatient and/or acute care setting.

• Demonstrated ability/skills in patient teaching.

• Demonstrated ability in conducting performance improvement activities.

• Experience with computer based medical records.

Assignment to Head & Neck Institute:

• Two (2) years nursing experience with head and neck oncology patients preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet