Oncology Nurse Navigator, Medical Oncology, Registry, Days

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator in Chicago, IL, to provide support for cancer patients, assess their needs, and coordinate care across departments. The ideal candidate will have an active RN license in Illinois, a BSN, and preferably two years of clinical experience in oncology. Responsibilities include patient education, discharge planning, and documentation in a multidisciplinary setting. Join a world-class healthcare team committed to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical and psychosocial patient needs.
• Educate patients and families about treatments.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Coordination of care

Education

BSN from an accredited school

Current Illinois RN license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Oncology Nurse Navigator, Medical Oncology, Registry, Days

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Oncology Nurse Navigator with our team in Hyde Park.

In this role, the Oncology Nurse Navigator will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, the Oncology Nurse Navigator coordinates the care of patients through the disease process and acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs
• Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up
• Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan
• Coordinates discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians
• Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed
• Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies
• Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference
• Documents recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN

Preferred Qualifications

• OCN Certification
• ONS Chemotherapy Provider
• Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management.
• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.1 FTE)
• Unit/Department: Medical Oncology
• CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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