Nurse Navigator Oncology

Position Requirements

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

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.

Purpose:

Patient navigation in cancer care refers to individualized assistance offered to patients families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care. This assistance may be provided pre-cancer diagnosis (screening and education) through continued phases of the cancer experience. The navigation services implemented will depend upon the particular type severity and/or complexity of the identified barriers.

This job exists to facilitate a timely integrated and coordinated approach to the care of patients with a diagnosis of cancer and to provide qua