Lung/Oncology Nurse (RN) Navigator Full Time Days

Responsibilities

To serve as a liaison between the surgeon, patient, and staff to ensure the care delivery care that will minimize complications and maximize patient and physician satisfaction.

The Nurse Navigator will assist with tracking the progress of the program and identifying areas that require improvement.

The Nurse Navigator will provide pre and post- op education. The nurse navigator works closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, physicians, and the community to improve the care and services provided to oncology patients.

The navigator promotes patient, family, and physician satisfaction and is accountable for patient care delivery through appropriate resource utilization, active communication / follow up with team members, and leading clinical quality initiatives.

The individual in this role must be equipped with good critical thinking skills and ability to carry out independent nursing judgment and decision making.

The navigator provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological care aspects of patients, the prevention of disease, and the conservation of health.

Demonstrate Service Excellence at all time and other duties as assigned.

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) :

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for 65 years.

Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 550 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment.

Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System, a weight loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.

Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center in Manatee County.

MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications

RN required; BSN preferred

Current Florida State RN Licensure

BCLS, ACLS required

The successful individual will possess the knowledge of how to plan and deliver care to a diverse population of patients and the ability to communicate and work with people from a variety of age groups, social strata and ethnic backgrounds

Strong computer experience with Excel and Power Point is required.

At least 2 years experience in oncology nursing.

Oncology Certification or obtained within 1 year.

Must possess strong leadership, critical thinking and stress management skills. Time management, public relations promotion, conflict resolution, and the ability to be creative and innovative.

Incumbents must understand the body of knowledge surrounding the oncology disease continuum (prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and through end of life).

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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