Nurse Navigator

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Illinois is seeking a Nurse Navigator to coordinate care from diagnosis through survivorship. This on-site role requires an ADN and IL RN license with BLS/CPR within 90 days. You will educate patients and families, coordinate visits, and serve as a liaison between providers, patients, and care facilities.

The schedule is Mon-Thu 8:00–16:30 and Fri 8:00–15:00, with compensation starting at $35.43 per hour, based on experience, in the Cancer Center.

Qualifications

• ADN and RN license in IL; BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in patient education and care coordination.
• Ability to communicate with providers, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and information to patient and family.
• Relays information between providers and clients, incl. pharmacies and facilities.
• Schedules diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or visits.
• Supports end-of-life care with emotional support.
• Represents a liaison for community educational events and health screenings.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Emotional support

Education

RN License IL

ADN

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

## Nurse NavigatorApply: On-Site: Cancer Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR105277**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**Nurse Navigator**Job Description**The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent care coordinator ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care, from diagnosis through survivorship. The Nurse Navigator will meet with the patient and their support systems to provide emotional support and guidance. As a single point of contact, the Nurse Navigator will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pmFriday 8am-3pm Department: Medical OncologyHours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pmFriday 8am-3pmRequired: ADN, RN License State of IL, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hirePay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43Location: Cancer Center**Responsibilities**Provides education and information to the patient and family. Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and significant others, based on assessment of needs., Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider’s instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation of exchanges., Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits., Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures., Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods. Assists in coordination of end-of-life care for patient and provides emotional support.**Requirements**ADN (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$35.43 - $54.92Pay based on experience