Patient Navigator RN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
LOCATION
Temple Cancer Center
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JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Navigator RN is responsible for facilitating patient
continuity of care with the healthcare team. This position acts in
an intake model, assessing the patient needs, assisting with
planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the patient care
needs with the healthcare team. This position functions
autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the
healthcare team as a patient advocate, educator and
coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Orients and educates patients, families, and caregivers to the
cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles (to
include role of the ONN), and available resources.
Identifies potential and realized barriers to care (e.g.,
transportation, childcare, elder care, housing, language, culture,
literacy, role disparity, psychosocial, employment, financial,
insurance) and facilitates referrals as appropriate to mitigate
barriers.
Participates in psychosocial distress screening process by
utilizing appropriate screening/assessment tools and methods.
Participates in coordination of the plan of care with the
multidisciplinary team.
Serves as a resource for community on health issues, prevention,
screening, treatment, and research.
Participates in multidisciplinary process improvement teams.
Builds therapeutic and trusting relationships with patients,
families, and caregivers through effective communication and
listening skills.
Assists in the identification of candidates for molecular testing
and/or genetic testing.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
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Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Patient Navigator RN, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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