Patient Navigator-LVN Cancer
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
- BB: Cancer Clinic - (Full-Time Temporary, Day Shift) -
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Patient Navigator-Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-Cancer Clinic
works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical
Doctor (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide developmentally
appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care in a
fast-paced outpatient cancer clinic and infusion center serving
patients eighteen years of age or older with suspected or confirmed
malignancies or hematologic disorder(s). Performs designated
procedures and treatments which require knowledge and technical
expertise within the LVN scope of practice and in accordance with
established policies, procedures, protocols, techniques, and
guidelines. Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of
complications and/or allergic reactions immediately to the RN, MD
or NP. Exhibits mission-focused thinking and understands the
sensitivity of cancer diagnosis and expresses kindness when
communicating with patients facing the unknown of a serious
critical illness. Orients patients to the clinic routine and
prepares patients for examination. Assists MD or NP with
examination and procedures as requested. Ensures insurance
authorizations, tests results, appropriate coding, and other
required information is available for the provider for review.
Follows-up on designated case management and navigation activities
as requested by the RN, MD or NP. Performs other duties as
needed.
Graduate of a school of vocational nursing required. Minimum six
months experience as an LVN or one year of experience as a Medical
Assistant (MA) in a physician back-office setting required. Minimum
one year clinical experience in oncology or hematology nursing or
infusion center preferred. Active California Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
California Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification and Blood
Withdrawal certification preferred upon hire and required within 90
days of hire.
Demonstrates solid knowledge of oncology/hematology disease process
and treatments. Able to read, write legibly and speak in English
(and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer,
printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g.,
Microsoft Office, Outlook, electronic event reporting program,
established organization electronic medical record; operate and
troubleshoot equipment utilized for position; perform basic patient
care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions;
comprehend and follow-through with instructions; relate and
communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others;
be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies;
work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure;
collaborate; accept direction; think critically and use good
judgment; problem solve and collaborate with licensed care
providers as necessary; perform duties with supervision; perform
basic math functions; manage multiple patient assignments
effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve;
recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail;
distinguish colors as necessary for position; hear sufficiently for
general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and
distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and
patient care; discern temperature variances through touch; see
adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written
documents necessary to position, exhibit professional behavior at
all times.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
23.82
US Dollar (USD)
33.67
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Hemet , Patient Navigator-LVN Cancer, Healthcare , Beaumont, California
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