RN Navigator-Oncology

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay / Early access to earned_wag

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an RN Navigator to guide oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship as their primary contact, coordinating care across the continuum and reducing barriers to timely treatment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and monitor quality.

This role offers meaningful impact and opportunities to advance in supportive cancer care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN is required.
• BSN preferred.
• 3 years of registered nursing experience is required.
• 2 years of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cancer care navigation and timely access to consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up services.
• Partner with multidisciplinary oncology teams to streamline care coordination and participate in tumor boards and case conferences.
• Serve as the primary patient and family liaison, providing education, advocacy, and support throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess patient needs, address barriers to care, and connect individuals with social, financial, psychosocial, and community resources.
• Deliver personalized education on diagnoses and treatment options, ensuring patient understanding and shared decision-making.
• Facilitate seamless communication among physicians and departments to optimize care delivery and continuity.
• Develop and maintain patient tracking systems, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
• Monitor quality indicators and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education to patients

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Job description

Overview

Join a mission-driven oncology team as an RN Navigator, guiding patients from diagnosis through survivorship as their primary point of contact. In this role,you’llcoordinate care across the continuum,identifyand reduce barriers totimelytreatment, and support patients and families through education and resource connection. Partnering with a multidisciplinary team,you’lldevelop individualized care plans,monitorquality and guideline adherence, and help improve outcomes, experience, and efficient use of resources.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cancer care navigation, ensuringtimelyaccess to consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up services across the continuum.
• Partner with multidisciplinary oncology teams to streamline care coordination andparticipatein tumor boards and case conferences.
• Serve as the primary patient and family liaison, providing education, advocacy, and support throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess patient needs, address barriers to care, and connect individuals with social, financial, psychosocial, and community resources.
• Deliver personalized education on diagnoses and treatment options, ensuring patient understanding and shared decision-making.
• Facilitate seamless communication among physicians, departments, and external partners tooptimizecare delivery and continuity.
• Develop andmaintainpatient tracking systems, ensuringaccuratedocumentation, data integrity, andtimelyreporting.
• Monitor quality indicators andparticipatein continuous improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Collaborate on development and implementation of evidence-based oncology programs, protocols, and patient education materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while promoting coordinated, patient-centered, andequitableaccess to cancer care.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate Degree in Nursingrequired.
• Bachelor of science in nursing preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of registered nursing experienceisrequired.
• Two (2) years of oncology nursing experience (medical, surgical, or general) preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate licenserequired.
• Dual licensed positions must obtain andsubmitproof of dual licensure within90 daysof hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.
• Mustpossessand maintain current Basic Life Support(BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Certificationin Oncology or Navigationthat meets accreditation requirementsrequiredwithin two (2) years of hire:
• AdvancedOncologyCertifiedClinicalNurseSpecialist-OncologyNursingCertificationCorporation (ONCC)
• AmericanCancerSocietyLeadershipinOncologyNavigation-AmericanCancerSocietyOncology(ACSO)
• IL &IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
• IL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.