Job Description:
Sign on Bonus
Eligible!!!!
New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is currently seeking
Part-time 24 hr./3-day RN Care Managers known internally as Nurse
Navigators to work directly with physician led teams within our
Scarborough Clinic. Experience in oncology, preferred. RNs with ED
experience, Acute Care management, or with a strong desire to work
in oncology are encouraged to apply. Willing to train dedicated RNs
with a willingness to learn. This position is eligible for
up to a sign-on bonus paid after 90 days of employment.
RN Care Managers use oncology clinical knowledge to offer
individualized care to patients, families, and caregivers to help
navigate along the health care continuum. They provide nursing
assessments and the triage of patient care needs over the phone and
in the office. Offering advice and counsel to patients as well as
advising physicians of patient needs and recommended interventions.
They work collaboratively with physicians, APP’s, RN peers,
Patient Care Coordinators, and other clinical and non-clinical
personal within and outside the practice.
NECS is a private medical practice composed of 14 oncologists
and hematologists serving the region from 5 different locations in
Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for
people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and
respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators
to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and
everyone makes a difference. We are proud to be the first Dana
Farber Affiliate practice in the country, striving to provide the
highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every
patient, every day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and
caregivers to assist with patient scheduling and coordination of care.
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Assist physicians; conduct patient assessments.
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Receive patient telephone calls and intervene appropriately
for that patient’s specific needs promptly. Alert physician as
needed to patient needs that require physician intervention.
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Follow up with patients as needed by telephone, to ensure
compliance with treatment guidelines and to evaluate changing or
uncertain clinical situations.
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Draw blood from ports, central lines, and peripheral IV
access. Perform other procedures as needed.
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Ensures follow-up appointments and tests/procedures are
scheduled for patients.
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Maintain patient care standards and assures that patient care
functions, such as assessment, treatment, and documentation are
completed safely and effectively.
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Maintain open and effective communication with all physicians,
employees, and vendors.
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Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, in-services
and continuing education programs, national and regional
professional organizations, and community-sponsored programs
specific to Oncology and Hematology.
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Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice
and provide recommendations on practice clinical policies and
processes to practice Directors
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Coordinate patient care responsibilities within the scope of
the practice for licensed and unlicensed health care providers.
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Demonstrates respect for the life, dignity, and rights of all persons.
Travel: Rare.
Weekends: Occasional; this position will participate with other
nurses in the weekend urgent care coverage rotation. 4-5 times per year.
**Current and former NECS employees are not eligible for
sign on bonus.
