Patient Navigator (RN) Surgical Oncology / Per Diem

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: As an Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN), you will play a crucial role in guiding patients through their cancer care journey, ensuring they receive comprehensive support beyond clinical treatment. The OPN will work closely with patients and their families to address needs, coordinate services, identifying and eliminating barriers to care, and provide valuable information about cancer care options. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the patient experience by removing barriers, facilitating access to resources, and offering compassionate support. Demonstrates compassionate and caring manner with clients in person and over the phone. Additionally, the OPN functions as a patient advocate facilitating accessibility to care and promotes optimal patient-centered care that supports and empowers individuals, respects individual choices and meets health care needs of patients.RequirementsEDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Oncology Patient Navigator Certification (or obtained within 2 years)SKILLS:Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical and cancer terminologyDemonstrate familiarity with and know-how to access and reference evidence-based information regarding cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorshipDemonstrate basic knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and supportive care options, including risks and benefits of clinical trials and integrative therapiesIdentify potential physical, psychological, social, and spiritual impacts of cancer and its treatmentDemonstrate general understanding of healthcare payment structure, financing, and where to refer patients for answers regarding insurance coverage and financial assistanceDemonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionalsEmploy active listening and remain solutions-oriented in interactions with patients, families, and members of the healthcare teamDemonstrate empathy, integrity, honesty, and compassion in difficult conversationslicensed and non-licensed professionals and act within professional boundariesDemonstrate basic understanding of cancer, healthcare systems, and how patients access care and services across the cancer continuum to support and assist patientsAbility to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and integration of services providers and persons receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care servicesAbility to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures appropriate to a diverse populationAbility to work with various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial, administrative and medical staff.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health care setting and related experience with quality, care coordination and oncology preferred.NATURE OF SUPERVISION:-Responsible to: Manager, Cancer CenterENVIRONMENT:- Blood borne pathogens - AWell-lighted office area. Occasional exposure to activities and infectious diseases in patient care areas.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move around settings of care. Requires close work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard. Ability to handle stressful situations.by Jobble

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