Oncology RN Navigator

About the position Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for oncology patient populations in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Delivers high-quality care in a dynamic and complex environment. Committed to advancing the Allina Health Cancer Institute through the integration of evidence-based practice initiatives. Guides patients and acts as a primary contact for the care team to assist in navigation through the complexities of their oncology diagnosis and the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Care Coordination and Navigation Provides care management and overall plan of care support to a panel of patients who require integrated oncology services. Acts as a primary contact for the patient and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in navigation through the complexities of the healthcare system. Promotes patient engagement and shared decision-making to improve outcomes and satisfaction. Researches, evaluates, and recommends resources to meet medical and non-medical needs of patients and families.
• Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Collaborates with the oncology care providers, primary care providers and the interdisciplinary care team across the continuum of care. Implements, documents, monitors, and evaluates care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Provides evidence-based care aligned with Oncology national organizational standards of care. Works to establish collaborative processes that promote quality and cost-effective care that optimize the physical and psychosocial health of patients across the continuum.
• Team Participation and Quality Improvement Engages in quality improvement initiatives and program development. Advances the Allina Health Cancer Institute through the integration of evidence-based practice initiatives that align with standards set by national organizational guidelines for quality oncology care. Actively engages in care team and departmental meetings to support interdisciplinary collaboration. Contributes to problem-solving, idea generation, and continuous improvement efforts within the oncology care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 2+ years inpatient or outpatient oncology nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire if providing care to patients over the phone, through e-visits, virtual visits, or medical messages and the patient is in Wisconsin at the time of the care (To Be Determined Based on Position)
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years nursing experience in clinical specialty area (i.e., Oncology, Hematology, Care Coordination or Care Management)
• Progressive experience in performance improvement and/or program development
• Case Manager Certification or Specialty Certification preferred
• For Cancer Institute: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification is preferred

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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