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*Description*

*Oncology Nurse Navigator position in the Cancer Center Department. Full time position 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 7:30am-5:30pm.*

*The incumbent in this role will provide patient care to both the Norwalk (50%) and Danbury (50%) communities, with the flexibility to primarily work from one location and occasional travel to the other as needed.*

Summary:

To crease a nurse navigator program at Norwalk Hospital. Role will be to keep patients in our system by navigating them to other sub-specialists and services.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts case findings. Screens cancer patients to identify support, education, discharge planning & referral. Comprehensive assessment of patient's physical, functional, psychosocial & financial status in cooperation with the health care team.

2. Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care and support through an interdisciplinary process in conjunction with the patient and family, linking the patient to appropriate institutional or community resources.

3. Procures services; serves as an advocate for patients and families with scarce resources. Facilitates referrals to state and local financial assistance agencies or programs.

4. Functions as a liaison between the hospital, physicians, patient, and community resources to achieve maximum communication between all parties so that care is coordinated and all needs of the patient are met.

5. Identifies quality issues related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, risk management issues, and reimbursement issues with prompt referral to appropriate committee/personnel for action or resolution.

6. Assesses and evaluates cancer care through interaction with patients and surveys, and implements quality improvement projects as needed.

7. Serves as a representative of the cancer program/service line and lead person for coordination of care for patients.

8. Representing the cancer program provides education through health fairs and presentations to the community.

9. Supervises the volunteers within the cancer program, assuring compliance with appropriate patient interaction and confidentiality of information.

10. Participates as a member of the Cancer Committee; achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to customer service, teamwork, safety, and self-development.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Other information:

Bachelor's Degree required. RN CT Licensure Required. Oncology Certification and prior experience a plusWorking Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Department: Cancer Center

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $39.21 - $72.83/ Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.