Clinical Navigator

Clinical Navigator

Position Summary :

Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available.

Team Highlights :

Kootenai Clinic is the regional cancer treatment center for northern Idaho, eastern Washington, and western Montana. We deliver comprehensive, compassionate cancer care using leading-edge technology, the newest therapies and a wide range of clinical trials as well as rehabilitation.

To minimize the difficulties patients, face traveling during treatment, our doctors offer cancer treatment in three locations : Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Sandpoint.

Responsibilities :

• Serves as an essential link between patients and all other medical staff
• Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians and physicians
• Coordinates multidisciplinary planning conferences, develops concise patient summaries for use by the care team and documents recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines
• Develops patient education programs and tools
• Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resources
• Adheres to established productivity benchmarks; identifies opportunities to reduce the cost of care
• Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Requirements :

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Licensed as a RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi-state privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Certification within specialty area required within one year of meeting qualifications
• BLS required

About Kootenai Health :

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you :

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement.

Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Maiya Cushing at [email protected]. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.

org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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