Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN)

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 117,768,000 - 176,652,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL is seeking a Part-time Nurse Navigator (RN) in Outpatient Oncology to join a supportive team dedicated to compassionate cancer care. This per diem role requires an active Illinois RN license, a BSN, and oncology experience with Navigator certification within 2 years.

The position emphasizes education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered navigation across the cancer care continuum, including survivorship planning and referrals.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Typically requires 5+ years experience in oncology.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• CPR certification.
• OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers cancer care across the continuum from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship and end-of-life care.
• Provides patient and family education and resources to support informed decisions and timely access to care.
• Clinically assess patients, provide education, and manage the complexity of cancer diagnoses.
• Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Orientates patients to hospital and outpatient settings and the organization.
• Assesses patient needs and reviews distress screenings for referrals.
• Supports physician and team communication and responds to new patient referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

CPR certification

OCN/Nurse Navigator Certification

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure in Illinois

OCN/Nurse Navigator Certification (within 2 years)

Job description

Department

Department: 37349 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Navigator Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: as needed for additional support mainly weekdays from 8-4:30, possible weekend event Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65 Nurse Navigator RN Outpatient Oncology Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Per Diem Join our Outpatient Oncology department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, where you will find a supportive, collaborative and highly engaged team dedicated to safely serving our special patients with compassion.

Major Responsibilities

1. The PONN delivers cancer care across the continuum, from diagnosis through treatment. and implements the transition to survivorship, and end-of-life care
2. Using the nursing process, the PONN provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum
3. Critically thinks and clinically assesses patients providing support and education. Manages the complexity of the cancer diagnosis
4. Communicates and collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members
5. Orientates patient to the hospital and outpatient settings as well as the organization
6. Assesses patient needs
7. Reviews distress screening for referrals

Communication and Physician Partnership

1. Communicates and collaborates with the treating physician
2. Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team
3. Receives and responds to new patient referrals

Education and Program Development

1. Using the nursing process, the PONN provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.
2. Reinforces education regarding diagnosis.
3. Connects patient to appropriate and requested resources.
4. Develops and reports outcome metrics to drive program development.
5. Assesses and implements activities that support the standards related to Children's Oncology Group (COG).
6. Review and strategizes activities that support the community needs assessment of site-specific results.

Professional Role and Associate Engagement

1. Provides emotional support for patients
2. Advocates on behalf of the patient
3. Empowers the patient to self-advocate
4. Maintains own knowledge, ability, skills, competencies
5. Continues to role model organizational behaviors of excellence

Licensure

Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required

Effective 10/1/16: BSN required Typically requires 5+ years experience in clinical specialty (Oncology)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Global perspective of changing health care environment
• Ability to prioritize work
• Basic computer skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Current Illinois RN license
• CPR certification
• OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Flexible hours according to customer needs
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care
• Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)
• Must be able to travel to visit physicians and other practices within our region
• This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington combines advanced medical technology with comprehensive health care services for Illinois' Northwest suburbs. Our hospital is recognized nationally for clinical innovation, exceptional health outcomes and outstanding patient experience. You'll also find a dedicated integrative medicine center, a Cancer Prevention Program aimed at early detection and a SmartFarm that grows produce to combat food insecurity. Together, these services reflect our commitment to delivering a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

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Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.