Oncology Patient Navigator, RN

Oncology Patient Navigator, RN

The Oncology Patient Navigator provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way across the health system and continuum of care in the community for potential, current, and past cancer patients.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families struggling with the unknown.

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:

• The chance to work with community stakeholders who have a genuine interest in Gunnison Valley Health Oncology Services
• Monday through Friday schedule (weekends and Holidays off!)
• Generous and affordable benefits including a Lifestyle Spending Account, Dependent Care Matching and a match retirement plan that starts at day 1!
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office
• A culture of continuous learning

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2 years Oncology experience preferred.  Experience in multiple hospital departments preferred.

Licenses/Certification: RN License current in the state of Colorado or compact state. Current BLS certification.  ONC Certification at time of hire or within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities:

As the Oncology Nurse Navigator at Gunnison Valley Health you’ll be responsible to provide individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers; to guide the patient and the family through the health system from diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow up care. You will utilize your unique skills and abilities by:

• Facilitating care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial and spiritual needs for patients.
• Developing and maintaining an effective liaison role between patient and other medical team members.
• Educating the patient, family, and caregivers regarding treatment options, community resources, and self-care management throughout all phases of the process.
• Partnering with the GVH Marketing team to conduct ongoing promotion of the healthcare program.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally - (1-33%) Walking, sitting, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Frequently - (34 - 66%) Standing, walking, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching

Continuously - (67 -100%) Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Benefits Eligibility:

Medical, dental, vision, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account:  All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or a Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short term and long term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Compensation: $36.51 - $47.00 /hour DOE