What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator - Thoracic Oncology - 153136 position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
General Information
Department Patient Support Oncology Boise Position Type Full-Time Shift Day Job ID 153136 City Boise State ID Category Nursing - ExperiencedDescription & Requirements
At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.
Our St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke’s Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced, compassionate care for cancer blood disorders. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. St. Luke’s holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.
What You Can Expect:
The Thoracic Nurse Navigator plays a critical role in ensuring timely, comprehensive, and patient centered coordination of care for individuals seeking evaluation and treatment. The Nurse Navigator serves as a patient advocate and liaison, guiding individuals and families through the complexities of cancer care. This role is essential in ensuring timely access to care, coordinating multidisciplinary services, and providing education and emotional support throughout the cancer journey. Join the only specialty surgical oncology team in the state of Idaho, our team has a great culture and a passion for advancing patient outcomes!
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 80 hours per pay period
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- 5 x 8-hour shifts a week
- No nights, weekends, or St. Luke’s observed holidays
- Sign-on bonus eligible for new hires!
- Certification pay available (ex. OCN, CNOR, CGRN)
- Assess barriers to oncology care and offers support, care coordination, guidance and education for patients and families with a new diagnosis of cancer
- Serve as key liaison between patients, referring providers, surgeons, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary care teams
Qualifications:
- Education: Nursing Degree
- Experience: Two (2) years’ RN experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN License in the State of Practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
- Preferred: Oncology or surgical specialty settings
What's In It For You
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.