RN Navigator-Oncology

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Daily Pay (early access to earned wage

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks an RN Navigator to guide oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship as their primary contact. You will coordinate care, identify barriers to timely treatment, and educate patients and families while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include tumor boards participation, care plan development, and ensuring access to social, financial, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Three years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cancer care navigation, ensuring timely access to consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up services across the continuum.
• 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, departments, and external partners to optimize care delivery and continuity.
• Develop and maintain patient tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation, data integrity, and timely reporting.
• Monitor quality indicators and participate in 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, and equitable access to cancer care.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN 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, ensuring timely access to consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up services across the continuum.
• 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, departments, and external partners to optimize care delivery and continuity.
• Develop and maintain patient tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation, data integrity, and timely reporting.
• Monitor quality indicators and participate in 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, and equitable access to cancer care.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Three (3) years of registered nursing experience is required.
• 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 license required.
• Dual licensed positions must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support(BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Certification in Oncology or Navigation that meets accreditation requirements required within two (2) years of hire:
• Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist-Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation - American Cancer Society Oncology (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.