Oncology Patient Navigator

Job description

Employment Type:

nFull time

nShift:

nDay Shift

nDescription:

nLocation: Oncology Office

nStatus: Full Time- 40 Hours

nWhy Saint Joseph Health System?

nnAt Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make. We honor our mission to care for every individual who needs us by investing in our people, our technology, and our capabilities. This commitment enables us to deliver exceptional, high‑quality care across our communities.

n nWhat We Offer

nnnTuition reimbursement for all full-time and part-time colleagues, beginning on the first day of employment

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nn100% employer-paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program (paid directly to our learning partner)

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nnComprehensive benefits starting day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and more)

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nnRetirement savings plan with employer match

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nnGenerous paid time off program plus 7 paid holidays

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nnNo mandatory overtime

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nnEmployee referral incentive program

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nnState-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team environment

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n nJOB SUMMARY

nnThe Oncology Patient Navigator assists physicians and Disease Site Management Teams in integrating the various aspects of treatment and support for cancer patients and their caregivers from the time of diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Helps to present the menu of interventions and continuum of care options and serves as a link to Medical Center and community services for patients, families and caregivers. Develops and coordinates appropriate oncology educational materials for patients and their families as defined by the Disease Site Teams and the patient’s Physicians. Provides patient and staff education, group programs, maintenance of resources and data collection as needed. All initiatives are geared to facilitate and enhance the quality of care of the patient and assure a smooth flow through the various components of care.

n nJOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

nnnEducation: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred. Masters of Science Degree in Nursing Preferred

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nnLicensure: RN Indiana license preferred.

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nnExperience: Three or more years of acute clinical experience. Oncology experience preferred. Discharge planning or Case management acceptable. Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

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n nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

mishawaka, IN, 46546, US

Who can apply

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