Nurse Navigator- Oncology- Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Rochester Regional Health - Rochester, NY

Job Title: Nurse Navigator- Oncology- Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Position: Oncology Nurse Navigator

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $104,000.00

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Work Type: On-Site

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City: Rochester

State: NY

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Reviews the medical record with referring provider as soon as possible after admission-within the first 12 to 24 hours.
Applies utilization review criteria to assess and document appropriateness of admission, continued stay and level of care.
Interviews patients and/or family members to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which impact health status.
Assesses needs for progress along department algorithm of care and continuing care or resource support following discharge.
Responds to referrals from patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and community agencies.
Collaborates with patient/family and members of health care team to develop appropriate post-hospital plans for continuing care or resource support following discharge.
Utilizes all appropriate medical, social, and financial resources available to support the patient/family and to ensure smooth transition to appropriate levels of care.
Proactively identifies problems with utilization of resources and assures specific tests, consults, etc. are done in a timely manner.
Feedback is obtained and documented in the patient chart.
Forwards patient chart to physician for review when problems are identified.
Intercedes with appropriate department or attending physician to identify cause.
Communicates as needed with Physician Advisor, assures patient is placed on clinical pathway and monitors variances from pathway as appropriate.

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in a health care setting, of which a minimum of two years has been spent in acute care setting.

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred.

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.