Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator: Care, Access & Advocacy

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rush benefits

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 to coordinate patient care across cancer center services. The role involves working with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to assess psychosocial and clinical needs and promote effective utilization of services and timely access to treatment.

The RN Navigator 2 contributes to care coordination, education, and professional leadership across departments and requires current RN licensure, at least one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned.
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014.
• ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• A specialty certification may be required for certain departments within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient caseload.
• Assesses patients for social determinants of health, utilizing findings to develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
• Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship
• Advocates for the patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care.
• Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with the clinical trial office
• Provides psycho-social support and facilitates referrals and transitions of care, ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

BSN degree

ADN-to-BSN pathway

CPR Certification

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation accuracy

Specialty certification within 12 mo

Education

Nursing degree (BSN or higher)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 to coordinate patient care across cancer center services. The role involves working with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to assess psychosocial and clinical needs and promote effective utilization of services and timely access to treatment.

The RN Navigator 2 contributes to care coordination, education, and professional leadership across departments and requires current RN licensure, at least one year of nursing