Oncology LVN Nurse Navigator - Medical Center

We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Navigator for our Medical Center and Southeast locations.

Video Clip 1: The Culture among Staff at Oncology Consultants according to Vickie Houff, Oncology RN
About Oncology Consultants
"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."
Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 40 years. Our healthcare team is committed to providing state-of-the-art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.
Shift Schedule:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Benefits:
Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and long term disability
401K
Free parking
PTO
Holidays
Competitive salary
About the Position
The Oncology Nurse Navigator serves as an expert oncology clinician and patient/ client advocate who assists oncology patients/families in navigating the complex healthcare system. The NRSNV incorporates nursing and patient education, management, leadership, research, and consultation into the role to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The NRSNV works with the medical staff, clinic team, and nursing leadership to create an environment conducive to quality hematology / oncology patient care throughout the treatment continuum.

The NRSNV practices in accord with OC policies and procedures, the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and ONS standards. The NRSNV must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the OC patient population.
The goal of the NRSNV in oncology patient care is to promote the optimal function of the individual/family throughout the continuum of the disease experience. This is achieved by integration of physiological and psychosocial components, utilizing the nursing process.
Assessment:

Identify resources and deficits
Planning:

Formulate goals of care, patient priorities
Intervention:

Physical care, patient education, referral, and/or counseling in order to assist the patient to reach health care goals
Evaluation:

Ongoing assessment of effectiveness of intervention, with modifications as needed

Video interview with Vicky Houff, RN speaking about the opportunity in Oncology Consultants
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Areas of Nursing Practice:

The NRSNV will comply with the practice policies and procedures, as published and on site in each practice location.

The individual practitioner is responsible to review and implement updates as they are made available.

In the performance of clinical activities, the ONC is expected to be aware of and utilize practice guidelines and national standards of care.
Specific areas of NRSNV practice essential to optimal function within the role at Oncology Consultants include:
Case Finding

Identifies patients who will require contact during high stress points

Initial Diagnosis
Treatment initiation
Relapse
End of Life care

Patients are identified and / or referred to the Nurse Navigator by

Nurse Navigator
Clinic staff
MD
Patient (self referred)

Initiates and completes contacts via:

Face to face meeting
Telephone
Email
Traditional mail

Education of patient and significant other (SO)

Disease specifics
Treatment plan
Works collaboratively with the attending provider and Infusion Nurse to provide information

Transitions of Care

Updates chart with transition of care information
Hospital Admissions

Updates admission, rooming and discharge information in medical record
Post discharge contact

Home Health / Hospice and Other Services referrals

Coordinate care with attending physician
Collaborate with authorization staff to identify appropriate agencies
Coordinate referral to agencies
Follow up contact with patient / SO

Offers psychosocial and / or emotional support to patients/SO

Collaborates with patient advocate team

Collaborate with Infusion nurse to triage patient clinical issues
Coordinates miscellaneous services for patients as requested by attending physician
Generalist Oncology Nursing Interventions

Technical Aspects of Cancer Nursing

include all basic nursing activities in addition to those specific to oncology patient care

Demonstrate proficiency in routine clinical procedures, as

Handling of blood and body fluids
Maintenance of supplies and equipment for optimal work environment
Function as liaison between patient / health care system / lay public

Professional accountability is expected of each professional registered nurse, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and policies and procedures of the practice:

Knowledge of laws governing the practice of nursing in Texas
Identification as RN or LVN via ID badge during all patient contact
Current licensure by the State Board of Nurse Examiners

Reported to administration with each renewal period

Documentation according to practice standards includes written notes and the utilization of computer technology appropriately and effectively

Nursing Actions
Interventions performed in the office for oncology patient care
Telephone contact / information and instructions
Patient Response to therapy

Administrative Role includes indirect nursing activities which promote quality cancer patient care within the practice.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Collaboration with physicians and Office Team to identify patient care flow issues and collaboratively identify process changes when indicated.
Development of education programs which address areas identified in Section A.

This includes ongoing evaluation and modification of content, tools, and methods.
Time management of clinic periods, both physician and nursing
Collaborative staff meetings for upgrading / revision of clinical services and nursing practice
Cost effective time and equipment / supply management
Plan and provide adequate nursing coverage
Maintain working relationships with pharmaceutical, medical supply, and home health care representatives
Work collaboratively with clinic support staff to maintain patient work flow throughout the day
Provide clinical information required by the clerical staff to obtain authorization for care, optimize patient insurance resources
Coordinate care with physician staff members
Report to Nursing Manager and / or Practice Administrator

Community:

Provide/promote educational programs for other nurses

and/or health care providers addressing cancer patient care
Participate in the development of standard procedures for cancer care in community hospitals

Requirements:

Registered Nurse or LVN, current license in the state of Texas
Valid driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance required
Bilingual- A+ but not mandatory
Oncology Nursing experience - at least 1 year
Computer literate
Oncology Consultants is an equal opportunity employer.
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