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PAY RATE: $34.26 - $51.39 BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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+ 403b + matching

+ Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year

+ Onsite childcare - Quincy location

+ 24/7 Wellness Center access

+ Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Navigator's main function is guiding the cancer patient through the healthcare system serving as an advocate and consistent contact person for the patient and family. The ideal candidate will not only be compassionate but also demonstrate the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with other health care providers. The Patient Navigator will provide support and education as well as timely coordination of care throughout the entire experience. The Navigator must be professional, attentive to detail, and build relationships with the primary care providers as well as the departments of Surgery, Oncology and Radiation Therapy. The Navigator will identify barriers and be the liaison to connect the patient with needed support services. The expectation is that this position will be an active participant with the multi-team committee, monitor quality outcomes, produce audit and tracking information and develop the necessary tools and resources to meet the needs of the cancer patient.

General Navigator:

+ Help navigate patients diagnosed with all types of cancers as needed

+ Getting the case summaries ready for general tumor board and taking those recommendations

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

+ Graduate of an RN School of Nursing

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ RN with 3-5 years experience in cancer related field.

PREFERRED:

+ BSN, with 3-5 years experience in nursing with oncology and chemotherapy experience.

+ Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating clinical outcomes.

+ Oncology background as well as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

+ Possesses current State RN license.

+ Chemotherapy certification and Oncology Nursing Certification required within 2 years.

Pay Status:

+ Exempt

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