LPN Patient Navigator

Florida Cancer Specialists

5d•Remote

About The Position

The LPN Nurse Navigator will assist the RN with the management of patient caseloads to ensure timely access to care and removal of barriers to treatment.

Requirements

A valid Licensed Practical Nurse multistate or Florida single-state licensure is required
Three (3) years of LPN experience
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
Strong written communication skills
Strong telephonic communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and with a virtual team in a remote work environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Possess high-level critical-thinking skills
Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy, and workplace practices.
Employees are expected to bring issues of any form of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.
All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.
Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.
In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.
Individuals who use products containing tobacco/nicotine of any kind, including nicotine patches, gum, e-cigarettes, etc are ineligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patient and family in the coordination of care and management of a patient's individual health needs throughout the care continuum.
Assist the RN with the management of patient caseloads by providing prompt response to telephone inquiries and other issues of a clinical nature as directed.
Address barriers to care for patient, caregiver, or family needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Assist high risk patients with the goal of minimizing Emergency Department and inpatient readmission.
Provide patient-centered, individualized ongoing education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources.
Works as an integral team player and is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Additional tasks as needed to support the team

Benefits

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Vision & Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft
Legal Insurance