Breast Oncology Navigator — Systemwide Lead & Care Champion

1300 Swedish Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Breast Oncology Navigator to serve as the lead navigator for breast cancer patients across the Endeavor Health system. The role coordinates care from diagnosis through treatment across seven hospitals, reducing time to treatment and fragmentation.

You will standardize navigation workflows, mentor site navigators, and build scalable processes aligned with Commission on Cancer standards. This is a full-time role in Arlington Heights, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.
• Current State of Illinois RN license required.
• CPR certification required; Oncology certifications preferred or within two years.
• 3+ years oncology nursing experience; experience in care coordination or case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide breast oncology navigation; establish program standards.
• Develop standardized breast navigation workflows and patient contact protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate navigation into care pathways.
• Monitor metrics: time to appointment, retention, completion rates, patient satisfaction.
• Coordinate referrals and contact patients at diagnosis to introduce navigation services.
• Document navigation activities accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Care coordination

Oncology nursing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Breast Oncology Navigator to serve as the lead navigator for breast cancer patients across the Endeavor Health system. The role coordinates care from diagnosis through treatment across seven hospitals, reducing time to treatment and fragmentation.

You will standardize navigation workflows, mentor site navigators, and build scalable processes aligned with Commission on Cancer standards. This is a full-time role in Arlington Heights, IL.