Nurse Care Navigator Jobs in Wausau, WI (NOW HIRING)

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Regional Cancer Center in Wausau, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse – Care Coordination Oncology Navigator to join our team.

The RN Care Coordination Oncology Navigator ensures timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care for a designated patient population which includes cancer patients receiving chemotherapy concurrently or consecutively; newly diagnosed breast or lung cancer patients; patients requiring referral to a tertiary care provider; and patients with complex care. The RN Care Coordination Oncology Navigator functions as an active health advisor, educator, and advocate throughout the process of screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer or other conditions. This position may be responsible for facilitation of scheduling and coordination of follow-up care if necessary. This position shares knowledge with patients and families regarding internal and external support services and resources, and tracks data on patients to ensure completion of recommended treatment plan and follow-up care. The RN Care Coordination Oncology Navigator works directly with the health care team to deliver innovative health management practices to the patients and community of Aspirus.

HOURS: Full-time .8fte (64hr/pay period) or 1.0fte (80hr pay period). Day shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of oncology medical and nursing clinical care is normally acquired through

receipt of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

• Two or more years of clinical experience in Oncology is preferred.
• Possesses an active Michigan or Wisconsin RN nursing license.
• Certification in Oncology required within 1 year of hire for Commission on Cancer Accreditation.
• Current CPR certification or within 90 days of hire.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing work along with multi-tasking simultaneously.
• Skills in working effectively as a dedicated, creative and resourceful team player.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be a change agent and positive role model.
• Knowledge of motivational communication techniques to engage patients/families.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong, autonomous work ethic with qualities of personal and professional integrity.
• Detail and goal oriented demonstrated by personal initiative and accountability.
• Possesses confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organizations and personnel.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin (https://www.visitwausau.com/)

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential:

• REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE

Position RN- CARE COORDINATION ONCOLOGY NAVIGATOR

Location

Req ID 97324