Patient Navigator RN

Description

Patient Navigator RN – Part-Time

Urologic Consultants | Grand Rapids, MI

Are you an experienced RN looking for a part-time opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer? Urologic Consultants is looking for a compassionate and organized Patient Navigator RN to join our team!

This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys patient education, care coordination, and building meaningful relationships with patients while helping them navigate their treatment journey following an Advanced Prostate Cancer diagnosis.

Position Highlights

• Part-time: 16–20 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No weekends
• No travel required
• Work alongside a supportive urology care team
• Focus on supporting patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the patient experience

What We’re Looking For

• Current RN license
• BLS certification
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills
• Prior urology experience is strongly preferred and is an important consideration for this position
• Experience caring for oncology or prostate cancer patients is a plus
• Comfortable working with EMR systems and coordinating care across multiple departments
• Ability to provide compassionate education and support throughout the patient’s treatment journey

If you are an experienced RN with urology experience who is looking for a flexible part-time schedule and enjoys helping patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer feel informed, supported, and confident in their care, we would love to hear from you!

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Patient Navigator RN will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care in accordance with facility, department, and professional nursing practice. The Navigator will be responsible for helping patients to understand their diagnosis, coordinate their treatment plans, and communicate with providers and staff. Using a combination of communication strategies, resources, and tools, the Navigator will assist patients to anticipate, identify, and achieve effective steps through the various treatment options available.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guides patients and families through their healthcare experience, answers questions, provides education and helps them understand their diagnois and treatment options.
• Follows patients from date of diagnosis through the completion of the care-path to ensure all treatment options are explored.
• Reviews prior patient history and provides updated information in the medical record in an appropriate time frame.
• Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members, internal and external.
• Communicates problems with workflow, failure to understand directions or procedures, conflicts and other concerns encountered to the manager or director of clinical services.
• Collaborates with surgical scheduling department regarding patient preparation, required clearances, review and reporting of abnormal pretesting results and complex issues relating to the procedure.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and particpating in professional societies.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN License and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2 years' previous clinical experience.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight

Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%