Nurse Navigator- Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago seeks a full-time Nurse Navigator specializing in oncology. The ideal candidate will coordinate patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure effective communication with patients and families. Required qualifications include an accredited RN program completion with BSN, an active RN license in Illinois, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. The role is crucial for improving patient experience and promoting efficient care transitions during their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• Current experience within the past five years.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to patients using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with healthcare team while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Educate patient, family, and caregivers regarding diagnosis and therapies.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Completion of an accredited RN program with a BSN

RN license in Illinois

CERT BLS

Tools

Basic EPIC EMR knowledge

Job description

Nurse Navigator – Oncology (Full Time Days)

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference. Our patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in health care. As a key member of our team, you will join our quest for better health care wherever you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We offer competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits—all focused on taking care of our employees.

Location

Chicago, IL

Salary Range

$80,000–$90,000 annually.

Job Description

As a clinically competent, registered professional nurse, you will coordinate multidisciplinary care to patients using the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborate with the patient, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
• Assess and reassess the patient and family for ongoing care needs with knowledge of high‑risk criteria and initiate referrals to appropriate resources in a timely manner.
• For all new patients, collect and analyze data, identify and coordinate appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments; triage this information and schedule patients accordingly.
• Collaborate with patient, family, physicians, and ancillary staff and coordinate new patients for multidisciplinary clinics.
• Assist in creating a plan of care that indicates collaboration and communication.
• Research – utilize the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.
• Aware of available, current research trials and collaborate with research staff for qualifying patients.
• Serve as a resource to non‑clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling for information.
• State rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/health‑care errors.
• Identify learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assess support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
• Educate patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies and testing.
• Assist with transitions in care and providers.
• Demonstrate an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.

Required

• Current experience within the past five years.
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN license in Illinois (LIC RN).
• CERT BLS. Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
• Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and use interpreter services effectively.

Preferred

• One year of experience in acute care in a hospital setting or one year in an outpatient setting. Desired to be within the last four years of employment.
• Prior case management or patient navigation experience in an acute or outpatient setting.
• Basic EPIC EMR knowledge.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.