Oncology Nurse Navigator II - Care Coordinator

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Lisle is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 (RN) to coordinate care across cancer center teams and physician practices, promoting coordinated treatment planning.

The role focuses on assessing psychosocial, financial and clinical needs, ensuring high-quality care while supporting quality metrics. Responsibilities include collaboration with hospital staff, clinics, and community partners to facilitate timely access to treatment.

Qualifications

• Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned.
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014.
• All transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer.
• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images, or reports.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient caseload.
• Assesses patients for social determinants of health, utilizing findings to develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
• Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship
• Advocates for the patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

National Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Lisle is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 (RN) to coordinate care across cancer center teams and physician practices, promoting coordinated treatment planning.

The role focuses on assessing psychosocial, financial and clinical needs, ensuring high-quality care while supporting quality metrics. Responsibilities include collaboration with hospital staff, clinics, and community partners to facilitate timely access to treatment.