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City of Hope; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research organization is seeking a Registered Nurse Navigator to work in Goodyear, Arizona. This role involves providing disease management for oncology patients, collaborating with medical teams, and offering education about treatment and self-care. Candidates must have at least one year of oncology experience, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and a valid Arizona RN License. Effective communication and symptom management skills are essential for addressing complex patient needs in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in oncology is required.
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or equivalent is necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide disease management understanding of oncology and chemotherapy.
• Work with patients and families to understand disease and treatment plans.
• Document assessments and interventions in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with providers to manage and coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate health issues and communicate with patients and caregivers.
• Conduct and reinforce patient education on treatment and care.
• Coordinate services to meet patients' needs including medications.
• Respond to patient and family needs for effective symptom management.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collect blood specimens and cultures as needed.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Effective communication

Symptom management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Navigator, Oncology

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides disease management with an understanding of oncology, chemotherapy, and side effects, monitors and addresses symptoms.
• Works with patients and families to provide an understanding of their disease, their treatment plans, and to address patient quality of life issues.
• Documents assessment and interventions, entering them in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with and supports providers with daily assistance in managing and coordinating patient care.
• Evaluates and assesses health issues presented by patients and their caregivers; communicates pertinent and necessary issues to the patient.
• Must be able to work onsite in Goodyear M-F, 8:00a-4:30p.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to manage complex patient and family needs.
• Conducts and reinforces patient education, including treatment plan, financial implications of care, symptom management, side effects, patient family responsibilities related to self‑care, and available resources at home or at facility.
• Assesses needs and coordinates services, internally and externally, to meet needs including, but not limited to medications, equipment, and home care services. Utilizes nursing processes and evidence‑based practice/research to lead and coordinate patient care to a positive impact on patients and department operations.
• Responds in a timely manner to patient and family needs at home through effective symptom management, coordination of home care services and crisis management.
• Works under varied levels of supervision; may oversee work of LPNs, collaborates with physicians to provide guidance to MAs or other ancillary nursing staff.
• Administers medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitors patients for side effects.
• Collects blood specimens and blood cultures.
• Provides care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.
• Maintains and cares for patients with ostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy.
• Assesses wounds, performs suture removal, applies surgical tape, and removes wound drains.
• Participates in the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures. Provides nursing support to technologists in all radiology modalities as needed.

Qualifications

• 1‑year experience in oncology is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire.

City of Hope is an equal‑opportunity employer.