Thoracic Surgery Nurse Navigator

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Medical Director and Associate Director of Clinical Operations, guided by the policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the physician staff and senior clinical nursing staff, the Clinical Nurse (CN) performs the role of a Nurse Navigator within the Thoracic Surgery Outpatient Clinic. The CNII, Nurse Navigator demonstrates critical thinking and uses the nursing process to assess and meet the needs of patients by providing care coordination for patients being referred to the Thoracic Surgery Clinic. She/he will assess patients in the early stage of the referral process to match unmet needs with appropriate services and referrals and support services, such as dietitians, providers, social work, and financial services. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams.

The Thoracic Surgery Nurse Navigator serves in a leadership role and coordinates patient care for an assigned adult Oncology outpatient population. This nurse is experienced and highly skilled with knowledge and understanding of the cancer disease process, the major treatment modalities, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education. This nurse will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the surgical process, supportive care, and patient education. At this operational level, the nurse proactively embraces the Oncology Nursing Society/Standards of Oncology Nursing practice and surgery standards to utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. The nurse utilizes an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care with adherence to National Patient Safety Goals set forth by regulatory requirements. The nurse is recognized and utilized as a clinical resource and demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Three (3) or more years of recent RN adult oncology experience.
Three (3) or more years of recent RN adult ambulatory care experience.
A minimum of five (5) years of total RN experience.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of RN experience in outpatient thoracic surgery
OCN, or other relevant specialty certification

Licensure/Certifications

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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