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Registered Nurse, Navigator

Portland, Oregon

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  • Job Type: Call-in/On-Call
  • Job Level: Individual Contributor
  • Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

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We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Flexible
  • Leadership
  • Socially Conscientious
  • Trustworthy

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We offer several benefits to our nurses.

  • Medical, Vision & Dental

  • Retirement Plans

  • Educational Opportunities & Tuition Reimbursement

  • Supportive Teams & Resources

  • Career Growth & Development

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Registered Nurse, Navigator

Primary Location Portland, Oregon Worker Location Flexible Facility Central Interstate Medical Offices Job Number 1330400 Date posted 01/07/2025
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Description:
Job Summary:

Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within Kaiser Permanente, Northwest.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including educating eligible patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies. Responsibilities include assessment, analysis, planning and implementation of interventions.

  • Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers in coordination of care. The navigator facilitates changes in the plan of care and brokering necessary services. Service settings may include the hospital, outpatient, or home. The care is assessed and conducted by phone and in clinic.

  • Facilitate appointments for consultation, procedures and support services within established services

  • Coordinate and standardize patient education tools

  • Follow the patient throughout the continuum of care and collaboration with inpatient, which may include providing patient care to members.

  • Work with quality staff and others to collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning processes.

  • Adhere to established productivity standards.

  • Responsible for networking to maintain positive working relationships  as appropriate with key customers (physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, inpatient nurses, radiology staff, counseling staff, primary care, quality staff, other specialty care staff.)
Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Minimum two (2) years of direct patient experience in ambulatory and/or inpatient nursing within the last five (5) years.



  • Minimum one (1) year of oncology experience


Education


  • Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.


License, Certification, Registration


  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.



  • Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire



  • Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire



  • Oncology Certified Nurse within 24 months of hire



  • Basic Life Support


Additional Requirements:


  • Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills.

  • Able to type 20 words per minute.

  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Willingness to learn computerized information systems.

  • Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment.

  • Customer focused.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • One (1) year of ambulatory care coordination/population care experience

  • Previous nurse navigation experience

  • Healthcare related project coordination and/or program development.

  • Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

  • Proficiency with KPHC and reporting tools

  • BSN or Bachelors degree in health care related field.

  • MSN.



  • Previous radiation oncology, or surgical oncology experience


Notes:



  • This position is Monday-Friday, no weekends. Will be flexible to WFH depending on coverage.

  • This position will also support Case Manager RN's. 

Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Central Interstate Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Variable Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W01|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level: Individual Contributor Specialty: Oncology / Radiation / Radiology / Imaging Department: Interstate - Central Med Ofcs - Oncology-Clinical Nurse - 1008 Pay Range: $47.19 - $68.29 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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