Wilmot Cancer Institute @ SMH: Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Nurse Navigator

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500411 Heme-Onc Clinic - Nursing

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCI 214

Compensation Range:

$77,210.00 - $104,229.00

Responsibilities:

Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families.

FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts

Seeking a team-focused professional, with a passion for caring for GI oncology patients, to join our progressive outpatient clinics. The GI Oncology Navigator identifies patient needs, barriers to care and initiates appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary services from diagnosis through treatment. Collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the GI oncology cancer clinical pathway. Provides education to patients and families regarding complex appointments and required testing. Assists in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the GI oncology navigator role in conjunction with the GI cancer service line. Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams is required to be successful in this position. BSN with 3- 5 years of oncology experience required. Oncology certification preferred. 

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