Oncology Nurse Navigator II — Care & Coordination

Rush Oak Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center in Chicago is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator 2. This RN collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize cancer services.

The role focuses on psychosocial, financial, and clinical needs across the continuum. Requirements include a current state RN license, BSN or higher, 1+ year nursing experience, CPR, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the assigned state.
• At least 1 year nursing experience.
• BSN or higher required for hires after 2014.
• ADN hires after 10/22/2020 must obtain BSN within 3 years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication and teaching skills.
• Interpersonal skills in difficult situations.
• Attention to documentation accuracy.
• Specialty certification may be required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families using effective communication.
• Assesses patients for social determinants of health to develop care plans.
• Serves as liaison for the patient throughout their care trajectory.
• Advocates for timely access to treatment and equal care.
• Collaborates with the health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Coordinates tumor board and participates in care plan development.
• Provides psychosocial support and facilitates referrals.
• Responds to patient questions via My Chart, messages, telephone, etc.
• Coordinates admissions, surgeries, labs, radiology, and infusion.
• Maintains detailed documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Nursing license

RN experience

BSN degree

Transfer policy

BSN within 3 yrs

CPR certification

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation accuracy

Specialty cert within 12 months

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Job description

Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center in Chicago is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator 2. This RN collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize cancer services.

The role focuses on psychosocial, financial, and clinical needs across the continuum. Requirements include a current state RN license, BSN or higher, 1+ year nursing experience, CPR, and strong communication and analytical skills.