Oncology Care Navigator - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

 

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

 

-          Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Monday – Friday  

Shift:  Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM; 40 hours a week

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission  

                 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

 

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

 

The role you’ll contribute:

The Oncology Care Navigator serves as a patient advocate to provide comprehensive care and navigation services for patients across the cancer continuum. This position works with multidisciplinary services to coordinate patient education, treatment, and follow-up with oncology patients. The coordinator promotes and facilitates optimal care and works with a diverse group of individuals including families, physicians, nurses and ancillary staff, assisting with educational and administrative support. This position serves as an informational resource to all clinical disciplines relative to the assigned area(s) of disease specialty.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Coordinates with Cancer Center scheduling team to manages incoming referrals for physicians by communicating with referring office and physicians to ensure appropriate medical records and referring information are available at scheduled appointments. Confirms to referring physician when a patient’s appointment is scheduled.  This may include genetics testing and coordination of results with treatment schedule.

·         Communicates with patient, families, support staff, and physicians to schedule initial visit and treatments

·         Coordinates imaging, specialists, and supportive services

·         Assists physician in consenting patients for new treatments and provide necessary education to patient and family as determined by cancer site assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

 

·         Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

·         Minimum of three (3) years of direct nursing experience

·         Current RN license in state of Kansas

·         Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within one year of hire

·         Basic Life Support (BLS)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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