RN ONCOLOGY NURSE NAVIGATOR FT Days Sinai-Grace Hospital

Under limited direction and according to established policies and procedures, provides care coordination services to patients, families or post acute care givers. The Nurse Navigator will be utilized in oncology disease-specific patient populations. The Nurse Navigator functions as a facilitator of inter-disciplinary collaboration across care transitions. Coaches target patient populations and their caregivers to assume an active role in the formation and execution of a plan of care, encourages self management, and assists in coordination of communication between the patient, caregivers and primary care providers. Assesses patient and family understanding of disease process and reinforces discharge teaching including red flags that signal the patient that their condition may be worsening and how to respond. Collaborates and communicates with care providers both internal and external to coordinate service delivery and achieve optimal patient outcome of care. Collaborates and communicates with hospital care management teams to coordinate post acute care plan of care. Education may also be provided pre-procedure as needed based on patient population. Collaborates and communicates with attending physician regarding patient�s general and/or post-acute needs. Creates and maintains a Patient Centered Record that consists of the essential elements for facilitating productive interdisciplinary communication throughout any care transition or patient handover including disease specific education, community resources, adherence to evidence based practice, discharge checklists and medication reconciliation. Evaluates and improves care processes across patient populations. Problem solves care issues and concerns with patient and family. The Nurse Navigator will facilitate weekly tumor board meetings with multidisciplinary clinicians.

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