Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Navigator
LifePoint Hospitals
Kennewick, WA

Oncology Nurse Navigator/ Full Time / Days

The Oncology Nurse Navigator functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for Oncology by assisting patients, their families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality hematology/oncology care management and psychosocial care from pre-diagnosis through all phases of the cancer experience. He/she will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in coordination with other community organizations. * This is designated as a safety-sensitive position* EDUCATION Associate's Degree in Nursing required. EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years' acute care nursing experience including the oncology population or equivalent combination of education, training and experience required. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Current Washington State RN License and BLS required. Chemotherapy and biotherapy provider card required within six (6) months of hire. Oncology certified nurse preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES * Organization - strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. * Communication - ability to concisely communicate with all levels of staff. * Problem solving - ability to assess issues, plan actions and execute on plan to successful outcome. * Ability to function both independently and as a team player. * Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. * Ability to develop supportive and team building environment. Wage Scale: $31.73 - $45.09 Benefits: Medical Insurance: PPO, HRA, HDHP offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance: Offered through Delta Dental Vision Insurance: Offered through VSP Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year or 200 hours) Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee, Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, Family Voluntary Benefits: Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account: Medical & Dependent Voluntary Life: including Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child Critical Illness: including Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage Identity Theft Protection Legal Aid 401(k)