Location:
Spencer, IA
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
Position Highlights
Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
Responsibilities:
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The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent care coordinator, ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of oncology care.
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The Navigator will meet with patients and families to provide emotional support and guidance following the diagnosis of cancer through end state disease if necessary.
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Provide medical information; education; and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.
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Responsible for facilitating: rapid scheduling, coordination follow-up care and tracking patients to ensure completion of recommended treatment plan.
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Identify and assist patients and families in eliminating potential barriers to care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources.
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The Navigator will be an integral part of and professional member of the Interdisciplinary Team promoting optimal patient.
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Serves as the tumor board coordinator; a responsibility that requires extensive preparation, facilitation during sessions and submission of detailed documentation to the accreditation panel following each meeting.
Job Requirements:
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Active IA RN license
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Minimum 1 year oncology experience required
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Oncology Nurse Certification preferred
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Excellent communication, organization and time management
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Must be a caring communicator, flexible, able to multitask and be comfortable with technological systems
Job Schedule:
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60 hours per pay period (full-time benefit eligible)
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7:30a-5p; Mon-Fri
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On-call every 6-8 weeks with nursing rotation
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The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department
Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email hr@spencerhospital.org .
Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
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