Oncology Nurse Navigator - Breast Medical Oncology Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Breast Medical Oncology

Location

1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit

RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department

Breast Medical Oncology

Work Type

Full‑Time – 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Shift

7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Weekdays only, 10‑hour shifts)

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits.

Pay Range

$84,760 - $151,715 per year.

Summary

The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi‑disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high‑quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center.

The RN functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation;
Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model;
Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne‑oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi‑disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Requirements

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
At least one year of nursing experience
Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher
Oncology nursing experience preferred
Oncology nursing certification preferred

Physical Demands

Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center; some roles may require travel to other sites of care

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities Relationships and Caring

Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families using effective communication while managing a defined patient caseload

Assesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizes findings to develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting

Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship

Advocates for the patient and families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care

Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care

Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with the clinical trial office

Provides psycho‑social support and facilitates referrals and transitions of care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources

Evidence‑Based Practice

Provides symptom management utilizing guidelines and evidence‑based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers

Performs role utilizing evidence‑based practice within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks in addition to published research and quality documents

Technical Expertise

Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology such as My Chart, staff messages and telephone contact

Coordinates and schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exams and infusion

Performs basic administrative tasks related to the role

Establishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins

Performs nursing procedures per policy

Assists providers with procedures using appropriate technique

Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self‑care

Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment…