Nurse Navigator, Surgery

Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator (Lung Cancer Screening)

Position Overview: Within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator manages the daily operations of the GW low-dose screening CT program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

· Manager for the GW Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program

· Keep up-to-date records/data for the program.

· Perform all prescreening and screening for the LDCT program. Referrals are obtained from the 1-855-GWLUNGS hotline, via the EMR (Epic), and direct from providers.

· Responsible for the shared decision making (SDM) counseling if not performed by the referring provider.

· Offer and arrange smoking cessation counseling when appropriate.

· Place LDCT scan orders and schedule the exam within our allotted slots.

· Ensure results are sent to the referring provider and patient.

· Review high-risk patients (LungRads 3 or 4) with Chief of Thoracic Surgery or designee.

· Assist the Division staff with community outreach efforts as appropriate.

· Assists the Clinical Nurse Navigator as needed.

· Supports the vision, mission, and values of GW Medicine.

· Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator (Clinical)

Position Overview: The Nurse Navigator coordinates care to meet optimal outcomes for thoracic surgery patients across the care continuum. Within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Navigator coordinates referrals from providers and healthcare facilities, provides patient education, and serves as a resource for colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

· Liaison for Thoracic Surgery patients in need of multiple services and support.

· Contact patients within two days of inpatient discharge for care coordination such as obtaining required specialty and PCP appointments within required timeline. Ensures all summary of care documentation is available in the chart at pending visits.

· Provide appropriate clinical support, counseling, and education. Alerts provider to urgent situations that cannot wait until scheduled follow up.

· Work with multi-disciplinary team to develop a plan of care focusing on reducing readmissions and addresses chronic disease conditions and social/environmental concerns that may lead to repeat hospital stays/visits.

· Work with all members of the surgical and oncological team to seamlessly coordinate the care delivered and necessary support for patient and their family.

· Assembles clinic documentation for new and returning patients which includes contacting referring providers and patients on any issues needed for visit.

· Review preoperative instructions with patients.

· Order lab work, imaging, and others tests as necessary.

· Attends biweekly thoracic oncology tumor board and documents care plan in EMR.

· Assists Division staff with community outreach efforts.

· Assists the Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator as needed.

· Supports the vision, mission, and values of GW Medicine.

· Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Minimum Qualifications

Education       

• Bachelor in Nursing. 
• Current D.C. Licensure as a registered nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.

Experience      

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience in public health or health/patient education preferred. 

Physical Requirements  

• Walk, stand, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA 

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.  

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.