Updated: Jan 11, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Clinic - Surgery ENT

Job Description:

UC Title: CASE MGR EX

Position Number: 40321754

Reports to: Ambulatory Care Patient Supv 2

Working Title: Nurse Navigator

Cost Center: Clinic - Surgery ENT (427263)

Bargaining Unit: UPTE

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 1/04/2024

Job Code: 007870

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

The incumbent functions independently providing predominantly indirect and supportive patient and family care for head & neck cancer surgical patients that are treated at UC Irvine as part of the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, in conjunction with the Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center. Incumbent is accountable for the quality of nursing practice and functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support for oncology patients and their families. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy and other complex aspects of the plan of care. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure counseling and needs assessment, peri-operative inpatient support, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices.Works closely with the outpatient head & neck oncology surgery RN Nurse Navigators and inpatient RN Case Managers, as well as with the medical oncology, radiation oncology, rehabilitation services, and social work teams.Provides coordination of care between ambulatory and inpatient transitions as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Annual RateMinimum$125,363.52Midpoint$145,408.32Maximum $165,432.24

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated clinical experience in skin and wound care

Current CA RN license

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an Inpatient or Outpatient Oncology setting OR 1 Year clinical experience and recent completion of cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within previous year

Demonstrated practice and knowledge of post-surgical care

Basic Life Support certification required

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Oncology/Hematologic Malignancies patient population knowledge

Experience with DME equipment and supplies, as well as with skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [emailprotected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.