CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR: Ambulatory Care Services (Rogel Cancer Center Nurse Navigator Radiation Oncology)

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　　Mission Statement

　　Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

　　Why Join Michigan Medicine?

　　Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

　　What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

　　Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

　　Hourly range for Registered Nurses $38.26-$59.35 / hour

　　Evening Shift Differential- $3.00 / hour

　　Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour

　　Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour

　　Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour

　　Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour

　　Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

　　The benefit package includes:

　　Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

　　2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting

　　Generous Paid Time Off Allowances

　　Robust Tuition and Certification support programs

　　Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

　　Responsibilities*

　　Duties

　　Support clinical triage and new referrals to facilitate appropriate scheduling, patient needs and timely access to care in collaboration with the intake coordinators.

　　Integral member of the multidisciplinary team including tumor board discussions and follow up.

　　Simplify complex medical information into language patients, families, and caregivers can understand and apply.

　　Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers at identified touchpoints in their care (i.e.: new patient appointment, discharge from hospital, chemotherapy follow up and transitions in care)

　　Monitors the patient, family, and caregiver understanding and compliance with the plan of care.

　　Assesses and provides referrals for patients who have tangible barriers to care such as finances, transportation needs and prescription costs.

　　Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with clinical administration to document and evaluate program outcomes.

　　Serve as an essential liaison between patients and all other care providers.

　　Collaborates with lay navigators to facilitate appointments for consults and support services within established service standards including social workers, dieticians, physicians etc.

　　Develop patient education programs and tools.

　　Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key members of the healthcare team and community resource groups.

　　Competent Performance

　　Accountable for the management of patient care in the oncology patient population.

　　Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize and solve patient problems.

　　Utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to prevent or manage actual/potential patient problems related to their disease and /or treatment.

　　Identifies patient /family learning needs and ensures that they are met.

　　Serves as a patient advocate. Assists with care coordination between multiple departments.

　　Works with the various Cancer Center associates to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately.

　　Able to prioritize urgent medical issues, clinic flow, administrative tasks.

　　Communication and Respect

　　Maintains a highly professional and positive attitude regardless of workload and stress level.

　　Inputs, retrieves, and interprets data from computer-based information systems.

　　Competent with telephone triage related to patient calls.

　　Exhibits professional and verbal/non-verbal communication skills.

　　Able to delegate effectively and follow through appropriately and efficiently.

　　Professional Leadership

　　Utilizes time in an efficient manner by completing assigned duties.

　　Performs procedures in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

　　Completes all other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

　　Implement change to achieve team goals.

　　Seeks opportunities to meet individual objectives identified on the Professional Development Model.

　　Team Work

　　Uses organizational skills to assure that safe, efficient care to the patient.

　　Uses organizational skills to assure continuity of care in collaboration with other disciplines through appropriated planning, education, and coordination of services.

　　Delegates to other health care team members according to the Nurse Practice Act.

　　Collaborates with medical staff to facilitate and optimize the care of the patient.

　　Research and Quality Improvement

　　Acts on behalf of patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.

　　Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.

　　Familiarity with clinical research, protocols, study drug administration and monitoring.

　　Participates in the Quality Improvement Process.

　　Nursing Specific Info

　　Salary & Nursing Framework Level:

　　This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:

　　ENC- COMPETENT NE

　　Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.

　　RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT-NE to ENC-EXPERT-NE TO ENC-MASTERY-NE.

　　Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

　　Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.

　　Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.

　　Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

　　If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

　　Required Qualifications*

　　A current license in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.

　　Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following: Bachelors degree in Nursing OR an Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing

　　Eighteen (18) months of recent Radiation Oncology RN experience

　　Two (2) or more years of recent (within the last five (5) years) Hematology/Oncology RN experience

　　NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

　　RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

　　You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

　　Desired Qualifications*

　　Experience as a Nurse Navigator

　　Recent experience in an ambulatory care clinic setting within the last five (5) years as a RN; to include skills in telephone triage and symptom management

　　Experience and knowledge of the targeted oncology population as described in the posting.

　　Possess certification by OCN or other related oncology certifications.

　　Recent experience with chemotherapy management, patient education and symptom management.

　　Proven leadership ability including: initiative and creativity as evidenced by previous employment reference and past performance evaluations.

　　Has critical thinking skills to cross cover within clinical areas, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations.

　　Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, and promote teamwork.

　　Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, efficiently, and communicate well with others (including peers)

　　Demonstrated abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills within all levels of the health care team

　　Work Schedule

　　Hours: 40 hrs/wk

　　Shift: Days, Monday thru Friday. Hours will vary and flexibility is required.

　　Location: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Clinic

　　All new employees are expected to float in times of low census.

　　Union Affiliation

　　This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

　　Background Screening

　　Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

　　Selection Process

　　Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

　　The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244281

　　Working Title

　　CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR: Ambulatory Care Services (Rogel Cancer Center Nurse Navigator Radiation Oncology)

　　Job Title

　　CLIN CARE COORD COMPETENT-NE

　　Work Location

　　Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Nonexempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Um Hospital

　　Department

　　MM Radiation Oncology

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/22/2024 - 1/26/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Nursing- All Nursing

　　Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics

　　Nursing- Oncology

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