Oncology Care Navigator & Patient Advocate

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Cancer Care Coordinator with a nursing background to ensure seamless transitions across care settings for patients with cancer. You will personalize care, perform disease-site focused assessments, and develop comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires guiding patients through diagnostics, coordinating with physicians, and connecting patients with resources and support services.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Typically requires 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• BLS certification within 6 months unless exempt by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of care across care settings using critical pathways.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments with disease-site focus for care planning.
• Guide cancer patients through diagnostic phase and track test results.

Skills

Quality of care

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer literacy

FAX machine

Telephone system

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Cancer Care Coordinator with a nursing background to ensure seamless transitions across care settings for patients with cancer. You will personalize care, perform disease-site focused assessments, and develop comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires guiding patients through diagnostics, coordinating with physicians, and connecting patients with resources and support services.