Nurse Navigator (Oncology) - Relocation Offered!
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a unique and
rewarding opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a patient-focused,
committed Nurse
Navigator to join our Oncology team. As a member of the Division of
Nursing's (DON), you
will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in
this
specialized field.
The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of
patient care across the continuum within the scope of nursing
practice. The
navigator educates/provides information and support to patients to
guide and
facilitate understanding of treatment plans. The Nurse Navigator
oversees,
directs, and provides holistic, culturally competent, and
evidence-based
nursing care. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional
role model
and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that
supports nursing
excellence and collaborative shared decision-making.
Works with an interdisciplinary team throughout the
continuum of care to develop and manage the plan of care for the
patient.
Provides initial and continuing education related to
specific disease process, associated treatment modality, and agreed
plan of
care for patient and family.
Acts as a liaison between patients, families, the health
care team, community resources and other facilities to coordinate
the provision
of care.
Able to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team through
open, frequent, and skilled verbal and written communication.
Must be flexible, demonstrate problem solving skills,
proactively prioritize and demonstrates healthy coping
mechanisms.
Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team
of professionals dedicated to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in
multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing required (master's degree
preferred)
Active DC RN License
3 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related
nursing in a specialty area
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient
care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply
for the Nurse
Navigator position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us
in our
mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our
communities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others
well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an
inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel
valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise
through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each
other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective
team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high
associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national
benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are
committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to
build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense
of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care
delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of
the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay,
generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits,
retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest
healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there
are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your
aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation,
and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses,
residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical
associates working in a variety of settings across our health
system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based
locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and
highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown
University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not
only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the
continuing education, professional development, and personal
fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our
minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who
care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat
people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and
assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire
people to work in different locations, and we comply with the
federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including
for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit
eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any
protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of
employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on
an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate
this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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