Bilingual Oncology Care Navigator

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health is seeking a Nurse Cancer Navigator to guide patients and families through the cancer care continuum. The role coordinates testing, consultations, procedures, and follow-up, ensuring timely scheduling and reducing delays in care.

You will track patients through treatment to ensure adherence to care plans and facilitate communication among patients, providers, specialists, and ancillary departments.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• RN license in the State of Illinois required.
• BLS certification required.
• OCN certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire.
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and families through the cancer care continuum.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, consultations, procedures, treatments, and follow-up appointments.
• Ensure timely scheduling of oncology services and reduce delays in care.
• Track patients throughout treatment to ensure adherence to recommended care plans.
• Facilitate communication between patients, providers, specialists, and ancillary departments.
• Monitor referrals and follow up on missed appointments or gaps in care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Humboldt Park Health is seeking a Nurse Cancer Navigator to guide patients and families through the cancer care continuum. The role coordinates testing, consultations, procedures, and follow-up, ensuring timely scheduling and reducing delays in care.

You will track patients through treatment to ensure adherence to care plans and facilitate communication among patients, providers, specialists, and ancillary departments.