• Clinical Navigator, Oncology - Surg Pob2 207…

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    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