Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse Navigator

City of Hope; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse Navigator. This role involves providing nursing and case management services to patients, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes through patient assessment and collaboration with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oncology and effective communication skills to support patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide disease management and educate patients about treatment plans.
• Triage patient medical issues and facilitate communication among healthcare team.
• Perform tasks per facility policies and contribute to patient care.

Skills

Oncology

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse Navigator

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. Our research has led to numerous breakthrough medicines, including human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With a comprehensive cancer center ranked in the top 5 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, our integrated model spans cancer care, research, academics, training, and philanthropy. Our national system includes the Los Angeles campus, clinical care locations across Southern California, and centers in Orange County, Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.

Position Overview

To support our mission, the Oncology Nurse Navigator provides nursing and case management services to patients and families, coordinating care across the full continuum. The Nurse demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, monitor, and evaluate patient care, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, direct and indirect nursing care, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide disease management with knowledge of oncology, chemotherapy, side effects, and symptom monitoring. Educate patients and families about their disease, treatment plans, and quality of life issues. Document assessments and interventions promptly in the electronic medical record. Support the provider team in managing patient care.
2. Triages patient medical issues efficiently, either in person or by phone, intervening appropriately and consulting with the interdisciplinary team as needed.
3. Facilitates communication among physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members, including external agencies. Provides patient education and documents it in the EHR.
4. Performs tasks per facility policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and nursing best practices, such as central line care, patient education, procedure assistance, and medication administration.
5. Contributes to high-quality patient care, satisfaction, and retention. Works collaboratively, covering for team members to ensure continuous service delivery.
6. Must be able to work onsite M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, at two locations: Zion on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Morton Grove on Wednesdays through Fridays.

Qualifications

• Current IL RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher preferred
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience; surgery and wound care experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and Bio/Chemotherapy certifications preferred

Equal Opportunity Employment

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on benefits, click here. Employee pay is based on experience, qualifications, and work location.