Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPN NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION IN A CLINIC ENVIRONMENT (MOSTLY DESK WORK)
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8-5 AND FRIDAY 8-3 Salary DOE
```Job Summary```
As a Nurse Navigator, you will play a crucial role in assisting patients with their healthcare journey. You will provide patient assessment, health coaching, and support to the providers, research team and patients to ensure optimal care and outcomes.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with a cancer diagnosis.
```Duties```
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, including scheduling appointments and coordinating referrals
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
- Monitor patient progress and outcomes, making adjustments to care plans as needed
- Utilize electronic medical record systems to document patient information accurately
```Experience```
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience working with individuals with patients as a Nurse
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems
- Health coaching skills to empower patients in managing their health
- Knowledge of medical terminology and oncology (helpful)
- Familiarity with coding practices for accurate documentation
- Ability to perform physical examinations, draw labs and change or place catheters
If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Navigator position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: DOE
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Lafayette, LA 70508: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person