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Posted: 27-Jan-25
Location: Temple, Texas
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Internal Number: 24017885
Location: Temple, TX - Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - 2401 S. 31st Street
Specialty: Cancer Treatment
Shift: Full-time, Day Shift
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we focus on promoting well-being for people, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, Baylor Scott and White helps you live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more - Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Patient Navigator RN, you'd ensure smooth patient care coordination. Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team. Work autonomously and with the team. Also serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.
What You'll Do
- Care for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.
- Schedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.
- Visit doctors often, support patient-office communication.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Conduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.
- Maintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.
- Attend case conferences to expand your knowledge. Participate in community service events.
- Work together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.
- Welcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.
- Assist in guiding patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- Exceptional abilities in guidance, decision-making, and delegating tasks.
- Understanding of care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management.
- Proficiency in managing patient care and conducting patient assessments.
- Excellent communication skills. I interact with doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community representatives comfortably.
- Capabilities to track, evaluate, and document a patient's progress in compliance with their care plan.
- Proficiency in aiding patients to access resources within the community.
- Collaborative skills to work in tandem with both internal and external medical personnel, partnerships, and organizations.
- Adaptability to assess, adjust, and respond calmly to changes and crisis situations.
- Discretion in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
Belonging Statement
We think everyone should feel supported and valued, with our workforce mirroring our community's diversity.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience to the table.
- Registered licensed Nurse.
- You have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS)
