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This position has a strong emphasis on customer service to our patients. Must ensure quality patient scheduling, positive telephone etiquette and customer satisfaction in support of the mission of Cooper University Hospital. Serve as the front line contact person for all incoming patients. Greet, register, schedule, collect point of service copays and provide general information to patients and their families using AIDET. Must have the ability to be organized, take independent action and project Cooper’s values to both customer and co-workers. Serves as patient’s non-clinical navigator during discharge coordination.

Oncology and Research are specialized and require unique skill sets. Realigning our MD Anderson Research Department at Cooper with the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Houston’s recommendation, allows research growth in both the structure and the types of studies we are able to offer our clients to advance care.  The role of the Research Nurse Navigator provides advanced clinical management of research protocols.   Research: 1.1 Works with research team to identify clinical trials that would be beneficial to the patient population. 1.2 Works with other nurse navigators to facilitate and assess possible patients for clinical trials, referring possible eligible patients to Research Department. Reviews physician schedules and patient charts to pre-screen inclusion criteria 1.3 Promotes research-based therapies/education to patients. 1.4 Works with clinical research coordinators to develop operational flow plans for each active research protocol New Patient Support & Education:   2.1 Educates, supports, and assists patients and their families, serving as a link to their doctors and supportive services before, during, and after their participation in a research study. This role is key in the implementation of multidisciplinary care throughout participation in a research protocol. 2.2 Facilitates and implements multidisciplinary cancer care for new research patients within the Cooper Cancer Institute. Functions across all disease sites and, therefore, is a vital resource for information and education related to all cancer research protocols. 2.3 Serves as liaison between new patients, physicians, and diagnostic services in order to expedite the start of participation in a research protocol.  Explains role of nurse navigator to patient and family, triages/forwards questions to the appropriate disciplines 2.4 Understands the demands and experiences of cancer, the disease process/treatment and anticipates patient and family needs.  Identifies areas in which the patient/family lack knowledge, then provides supportive information/teaching, incorporating the patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs. 2.5 Facilitates patient participation and control in clinical decision-making while providing emotional and informational support to the patient and family. 2.6 Completes all related documentation in a timely manner; provides communication throughout the oncology research team on an on-going basis. 2.7 Utilizes available data bases and other files in a manner that is understandable and accessible to other members of the team. Program Development:   3.1 Implements Research Physician outreach by assisting to identify areas of outreach need, overseeing physician outreach plans, and analyzing programmatic patient referrals and growth.   3.2 Works with Events Coordinator and program physicians in the planning and implementation of Research Community Education Programs. Multidisciplinary Tumor Board :   4.1 Attends and participates in Disease-Specific Tumor Boards. 4.2 Follows up and oversees if research plan agreed upon at tumor board is relayed to patient and necessary action taken.  Also relays the agreed upon research follow up plan in writing to the multidisciplinary and clinical research teams. 4.3 Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and conferences. Helps to coordinate and assure all necessary data is available for multidisciplinary cancer team conference. Education: 5.1 Works with all CCI disciplines to develop, implement, participate and evaluate oncology research programs for patients, healthcare professionals and the community. Acts as liaison with outside research agencies 5.2 Develops educational resources for cancer patients and families interested in clinical research.   5.3 Provides education within the Cooper network and outside the institution as needed. 5.4 Provides educational programs and lectures for oncology fellows, surgical residents, medical students, and nurses. 5.5 Assists with onboarding and training of new research staff and other CCI faculty.    

Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepares and cooks food according to instructions. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments. Prepares food under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, read menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. Cleans and sanitizes workstation and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures. Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures. Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared by utilizing the correct portion control utensils. Maintain proper food temperatures during food preparation and record those temperature according to the established policy. Review next day production needs Performs other duties as assigned

Perform various laundry, patient transport, and environmental duties throughout the hospital. Performs specific cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment. Transports patients throughout the facility in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. Performs laundering and related assignments necessary to the collection, processing, and distribution of linen throughout the system. Keeps waiting rooms, lounges, and staff areas tidy. High School diploma or equivalent required.  

The trained Surgical Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

The trained Surgical Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

The trained Surgical Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

The trained Surgical Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

The trained Surgical Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. - Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). - Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.