Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.We are seeking to hire aNurse Navigatorfor our Boise Oncology Clinic!
As an Nurse Navigator in the Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, you will deliver the course of care and treatment as determined under the leadership of the Oncology Inter-Disciplinary Team (Oncologists, Specialists, Surgeons, Pathologists, Radiologists and Genetics) or other service line utilizing nurse navigation. You will navigate the patient's care collaboratively across multiple disciplines, departments, and providers within the system to achieve seamless patient care. Includes the assessment and provision of all psychosocial resources necessary to support the patient and their family.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday7am-4pm)
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Colleague must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued before the hire date. *ID Only: Multistate licenses require establishing residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire
- All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for the secondary state within 90 days of hire.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing is strongly preferred.
- 2 years of RN experience required.
- At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Provides education, emotional support and direction as determined by the physician and APP leadership of the intra-disciplinary team to specific patients. Communicates and coordinates the plan of care with the patient.
- Works as the patient's advocate necessitating a seamless continuum of care. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education as appropriate. Explores the patient's understanding and knowledge of current health status.
- Ensures patient has full access to all of the services and support resources as needed. (e.g., financial advisement, nutrition education, counseling support).
- Demonstrates quality management in alignment with program requirements and/or other process improvements of the service line and participates in quality improvement process initiatives as it relates to this program.
- Develops standards, policies, procedures, and protocols to support the Navigator Program.
- Performs essential collection and dissemination of information for all financial resources, pre-authorization, clinical trial adherence and grant opportunities as needed by the patient. Works closely with patient accounts to assure accuracy of charges.
- Participates in data collection to integrate fiscal efficiency with high quality and continuity of care and provides monthly/quarterly statistical data and reports or input to help identify areas for process improvement.
- Maintains continuing education necessary to keep competent in current trends of care in the clinical and diagnostic setting. Meets all annual mandatory hospital competencies, as well as the clinical and equipment competency checklists for the position and patient age group.
- Provides communication to multidisciplinary care team about the patient's plan of care, as determined by each service line: Educates the PCP on the role of the Navigator
Keeps the PCP in the loop of the treatment plan
Provides seamless “handoff” of the patient back into their primary care post
HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
- We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
- Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
- We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
MINISTRY/FACILITY INFORMATION:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, andcommunity-based.
- Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
- The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
- Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
