CRC Screening Nurse Navigator -- RN/LPN -- Sign On Bonus

Job DetailsJob Location: Madison Heights, VA 24572General

Position Summary

The Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Nurse Navigator provides comprehensive coordination of care for patients that are eligible for CRC screening. The nurse navigator will coordinate and guide eligible patients through CRC screening and follow-up. Responsibilities will include education, outreach, scheduling support, and follow-up for colonoscopy and other stool-based screening tests. The nurse will collaborate with other care team members and community partners to reduce screening barriers, ensure adherence to screening guidelines, and promote early detection through timely follow-up of abnormal results. Position goals are to improve patient outcomes and health center CRC screening rates. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Stays informed on current research and developments in colorectal cancer screening and treatment to provide the most relevant and effective education and support for patients, families, and health center staff. 2. Analyzes health center data to identify patients that are eligible for colorectal cancer screening. 3. Utilizes knowledge and expertise in healthcare and colorectal cancer to educate patients and their families on the importance of screening and early detection. 4. Guides patients through the colorectal cancer screening process, provide emotional support, answer questions, and address any concerns or anxieties they may have about the process. 5. Advocates for patients to ensure that they receive timely and appropriate care throughout their screening journey. 6. Collaborates with healthcare providers to coordinate and facilitate appointments, procedures, and follow-up care for patients. 7. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, screenings, and outcomes. 8. Serves as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and other support services within the community to ensure a seamless and comprehensive patient screening experience. 9. Participates in health center and community outreach and education initiatives to increase awareness and promote the importance of colorectal cancer screening. 10. Continuously assesses and improves the patient navigation program to enhance the overall patient experience and outcomes. 11. Collects and maintains accuracy of all required grant data. Collaborates with grant partners and internal health center partners to prepare and disseminate data in a timely manner, as specified in the grant project. 12. Actively engages and communicates with all CRC screening grant partner learning initiatives and learning collaborative opportunities to include VACCP peer learning sessions and the Virginia Cancer Screening learning collaborative led by the University of Virginia. 13. Joins and maintains membership in the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia (CACV) and participates in quarterly meetings and state cancer conferences. Joins CACVs VACRCRT and participates in their quarterly roundtable calls and meetings. Other Functions: 1. Staff members will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual. 2. Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission. 3. Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve. 4. Management may modify, add or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require. JHC Core Values: Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values of JHC. 1. Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other. Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice. 2. Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time. Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions. 3. Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies. At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement. 4. Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts. We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures. 5. Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed. We work across functional boundaries, embracing diversity, for the good of the organization. Our collaborative approach ensures a culture of participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient experience. Physical Demand and Working Environment: Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 15 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. Up to 8 hours of constant computer usage. OSHA medium-risk position.QualificationsQualifications: 1. Must be licensed with the Virginia State Board of Nursing with a current RN or LPN license in good standing. 2. Experience in care management in a community-based setting is preferred but not required. 3. Ability to work in a typical medical clinic schedule and travel as needed.