Oncology Breast Health Navigator Registered Nurse

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

• Three years current Oncology experience preferred
• Benefits Eligible
• 40 Hours per Week
• Own your schedule (sample schedules 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
• Available to take phone calls evenings and weekends
• Work independently OverviewMissouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital.Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet - hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.Role PurposeCoordinates the health care of select patient populations/designated service across the continuum of care. Responsible for coordination of patient contact, patient education, prepares patient/family for procedure/test in collaboration with the healthcare team.Responsibilities
  • Facilitates patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
  • Coordinates the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence-based clinical practice.
  • Monitors care and data to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Facilitate the education of patients and families. Acts as a resource to the health care team.
  • Ensures actions meet and support the overall goals of the business.
  • Performs Other Responsibilities as AssignedMinimum Requirements
    • Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing
    • 2-5 years of experience
    • RN License Preferred QualificationsPreferred Requirements
      • Bachelor's Degree in NursingBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe 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

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