Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Manager Oncology Nurse Navigator

Location: Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio Texas 78219

Position Type: Full-time (40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: ADN

Job Category: Health Care

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

● Dependability

● Integrity

● Personability

● Transparency

● Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RNs) Oncology Navigator to provides exceptional patient care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The RN provides the full range of nursing services within the scope of practice for a variety of patient-centered specialties and ensures that all JCO standards for care are met during performance of patient care. RNs provide complex and comprehensive professional nursing services within the professional scope of practice for a variety of diagnoses for patients of all ages.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principal Accountabilities:
• Serve as an oncology nursing consultant/subject matter expert for BAMC.
• Provide direct and follow-up care to oncology patients, including monitoring and managing complex issues (chemotherapy side effects, comorbidities, psychosocial concerns).
• Provide individualized assistance to patients, families, & caregivers throughout the cancer continuum assisting patients to navigate through the healthcare system, addressing barriers to care.
• Provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Actively manage patients referred to civilian networks; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning and case management. Assist with preparation for and follow-up from Tumor Boards.
• Develop and update patient education materials, including Survivorship Care Plans. Participate in conferences and boards regarding continuity of care.
• Provide supportive therapy, counseling, and guidance to patients and families. May be designated to serve as team lead and provide orientation to other nurses.
• In-depth knowledge of cancer, treatments, and side effects. Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and coordinate care and identify and address barriers to care.
• Have a strong understanding of insurance, referrals, and community resources.
• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
• An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills:
• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education:
• An associate's degree in nursing is required.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university is preferred.
• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited university is preferred.

Qualifications:
• The RN shall have a minimum of two (2) years in last 4 years of clinical oncology experience working as an oncology RN or Oncology Nurse Navigator.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) / Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN).
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist (AOCNS).
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week: Monday – Friday schedule ranges from 06:00-18:00. Schedules are determined by Departmental Leadership.
• Differential pay is not authorized.
• On-Call hours do not apply.

Work Environment:
• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Service Members, Veterans, retirees and their Families.

Travel:
• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits:
• Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
• Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up & down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor office or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Must be a Citizen of the United States of America.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.