Head and Neck Tumor Nurse Navigator

­ditional Information About the Role M-F RN Navigator positition on our Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery Team Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kidney/Liver Transplant surgery provides the best transplant care in the country.¿ A variety of transplant procedures are performed regularly including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. ¿With the treatment of kidney disease at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consistently ranked among the best in the nation by US News and World Report, more than 100 kidney transplants are performed each year alone.¿ Our multidisciplinary transplant team is comprised of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, and spiritual caregivers who communicate daily to meet patient needs.¿ Nurses are provided an extensive orientation specific to the care of our patients, including critical care training. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Acts as a patient advocate by providing education , support and interventions that lead to prevention and early detection of cancer, and navigating patients through diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation process. Performs duties by working with physicians to identify and carry out treatment plans. Responsibilities Works with the Medical Director and other physicians to identify and carry out the treatment plan. Acts as a Patient Advocate helping to navigate patients through the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation process. Serves as a resource to assist patients and families, other professionals and the community. Provides education for the community and referring physicians. Facilitate clinical protocols established by Medical Director(s). Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Licenses & Certifications OCN Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer