Clinical Nurse, Resident - Oncology (6A)

Oncology Nurse Navigator- Hematology and Oncology

Description Oncology Nurse Navigator for Hematology/Oncology Patients We are seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual to join our UNC Cancer team as a Nurse Navigator! *This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes $10,000 for a 3 year commitment. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program In this role, you will be a vital member of the patient’s interdisciplinary team guiding them through their cancer care journey. Position detail: This position offers a hybrid schedule consisting of a combination 1 to 3 days a week at the Main Campus and other days will be remote. The Nurse Navigator role is a salaried position, working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position offers many appealing benefits including health & retirement plans as well as generous PTO accruals. Seeking: An experienced RN is needed to facilitate the treatment plan and help the oncology patient transition from the inpatient setting to the outpatient setting, as well as diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or end of life. Hematology Oncology experience strongly preferred. Epic experience is helpful not not required. Essential Functions: • An oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional Registered Nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers as a guide through the healthcare system. • The navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. • In addition to facilitating timely complex coordination of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures, the navigator is responsible for identifying potential and realized challenges with care and facilitating referrals as appropriate to mitigate barriers and expedite the plan of care. • The ONN assesses patients’ current health practices, identifies health problems, determines the degree of compliance and problems complying with the prescribed treatment plan, and provides appropriate documentation. • By analyzing data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments, the ONN helps to determine individualized nursing care needs including direct care and referral for additional departments/physicians for new and ongoing management. Skills/Qualifications: Navigators must be compassionate while possessing excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational/prioritization skills as well as the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare teams. Basic working knowledge of managed care, insurance coverage, procedures, and community resources is preferred, but can be learned. Summary: Each patient has an assigned nurse navigator to oversee their diagnosis and treatment, help them get their needs met, and serve as their personal resource. The specific purpose of the nurse navigator is 1) to expedite and facilitate access to initial and ongoing care in our system, 2) to personalize the care our patients receive, 3) to provide a single gateway for our patients to minimize confusion over communication and 4) to provide a consistent contact for our patients from diagnosis to survivorship. The nurse navigator is patient-oriented, not physician or division specific, and will facilitate care of the patient and family across the many disciplines and professionals required for their care. The nurse navigator acts as the liaison for the patient and family addressing their concerns and questions, and works with program assistants to arrange their various appointments with their providers. Responsibilities: 1. Communication - Nurse Navigators will ensure that there is continuity of communication between a patient's various care providers (both within and outside the UNCHCS community) 2. Nurse Navigator Continuing Education 3. Patient Care Duties Interviews patients regarding their current health practices, identifies health problems, determines the degree of compliance and problems complying with the prescribed treatment plan, and documents this information in the patient's chart. Analyzes data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments to determine patient's nursing care needs including direct care, referral to other departments. Additional duties related to coordinating patient care specifically for the cancer patient. Coordinates scheduling of tests labs, x-rays coordinates consults. Interacts with referring physician's offices for new and ongoing patient care issues. 4. Programmatic Leadership Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing. ● In lieu of bachelor’s degree, candidate may possess ADN but will be required to enroll in a BSN program within 4 years, and obtained BSN within 7 years. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. ● OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or ONN (Oncology Nurse Navigator) Certification required or must be obtained with 3 years of hire date. Until certification requirements are met, candidate must complete required hours of oncology related annual training as specified by accreditation standards. ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years of nursing experience and one (1) year related experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Oncology Navigators Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.52 - $51.05 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Hybrid Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Wound Care

RN Wound/Ostomy (WOCN)- UNC Medical Center

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join Our Growing WOCN Team! We provide comprehensive WOCN care, including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), with a focus on flexible 40-hour workweeks. What You’ll Experience: Full-scope CWOCN practice across a diverse patient population—from pediatrics to adults in medicine, surgery, oncology, and outpatient care. Collaborative team environment where WOCNs support each other in solving complex patient challenges with creative solutions. Exposure to complex cases rarely seen in smaller hospitals—giving you valuable ongoing learning opportunities and professional growth. Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives, such as reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) and shortening length of stay for new ostomates. A role that combines clinical expertise with education and coaching, allowing you to make a real impact beyond bedside care. Why Join Us? Our team is expanding alongside the anticipated launch of a complex wound service, adding new expertise and provider support to better serve the growing wound care needs in North Carolina. WOCNs here are passionate advocates, bridging care gaps and finding satisfaction in making a meaningful difference. The UNCMC Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse team is a professional consult service. We are educators, researchers, and advocates, dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients and their caregivers. Our mission is to leverage our expertise in collaboration with the healthcare team and to optimize patient outcomes. WOCN required. This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here: UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program - UNC Health Careers Summary: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates wound, ostomy and continence care throughout inpatient and outpatient areas. Functions primarily as a clinical consultant and provides direct patient care and education to highly complex patients and provides staff educational programs in areas of expertise. Responsibilities: 1. Administrative: Updates, revises and maintains ostomy, wound, continence and skin care product formulary in conjunction with Central Distribution and PMC. Evaluates products for their efficacy and cost effectiveness. Stays informed of product innovations from the manufacturers of ostomy, wound, continence and skin care products. Maintain a mechanism for documentation patient caseload. Update and maintain appropriate data collection criteria and tools when appropriate. Maintains and utilizes current documentation standards for ostomy, wound, continence and skin care patients. 2. Clinical Consultant: Serves as consultant to medical staff, physicians and nursing staff for patients with wound, ostomy and continence conditions. Provides assessment and recommendations for wound, ostomy and continence patients. Develops patient plan of care and monitors for effectiveness. Provides patient and family education. Coordinates discharge plans with the provider and case management. Serves as clinical consultant for wound, ostomy, continence and skin care needs for committees, task forces, projects on the unit level, hospital level and healthcare level. Attends professional offerings to further enhance clinical skills and to be current on clinical standards related to wound, ostomy, continence and skin care. 3. Educational Consultant: Provides educational programs for health care providers including nurses, physicians and students in the UNC Health Care system. Provides educational resources to keep staff updated to advances, new policies and procedures related to WOC practices and related quality and patient safety issues. Serves as the clinical expert for orientation material on wound, ostomy and skin conditions for new nursing staff. Serves as a clinical preceptor to nursing and medical staff and students. Serves as a clinical preceptor to WOC Nurse students. Serves as the clinical expert for LMS modules related to WOC Nurse practice. Creates, reviews and revises all procedures and protocols related to WOC nurse practice. 4. Research Participant: Participates in research related to WOC nurse practice including wound, ostomy, skin and continence conditions. Participate in data collection including audits of pressure injuries. Interpretation of data. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school of professional nursing. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Current Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required. ● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Expert level assessment and clinical intervention skills. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Wound, Ostomy Care Nurses Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $38.17 - $54.88 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

RN Care Manager - Medicine & Oncology Services

Description Have you ever considered a role in Care Management? UNC Medical Center is the place for you! What is the schedule? 40 hrs/week with flexible schedule options available Weekend rotation Holiday rotation No Nights No on-call Who are we looking for? Experienced RNs who: Have at least 2 years of RN experience (preferably in Adult Acute Care) Have an interest in driving the discharge process Enjoy advocating for patient needs and care progression Thrive in a team environment Would like to learn how to be a Care Manager or would like to continue their Care Manager career at UNC Medical Center If this sounds like you…apply now! Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Care Manager RN plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients within UNC Health. This position involves utilizing a variety of skills, including risk segmentation, patient assessments, patient-centered care plans, tasks or interventions, care transitions, delegated work, and payer communication. The Care Manager works collaboratively with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care and support throughout their healthcare journey. Responsibilities: 1. Patient Assessments: a. Conduct comprehensive care manager assessments utilizing standardized assessment tools and nursing knowledge to evaluate patients' functional abilities, cognitive status, and psychosocial support systems. b. Identify any barriers to care and develop appropriate interventions to address them. 2. Patient-Centered Care Plans: a. Collaborate with providers, patients, their families, and the healthcare team on individualized care plans that align with patients' goals, preferences, and values. b. Ensure that care plans are evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and promote patient engagement and self-management. 3. Risk Segmentation: a. Utilize standardized tools and clinical judgment to identify and assess the risk level of patients based on various factors such as medical conditions, social determinants of health, and behavioral health needs. b. Develop strategies to effectively manage and mitigate risks for patients, ensuring their overall well-being and optimal health outcomes. 4. Tasks or Interventions: a. Coordinate and facilitate necessary tasks or interventions to support patients' care plans. b. Collaborate with healthcare providers, community resources, and support services to ensure seamless coordination of care. c. Advocate for patients' needs and rights, ensuring that they receive appropriate and timely interventions. d. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure patient, departmental, and organizational goals/outcomes are met or exceeded. 5. Care Transitions: a. Coordinate and facilitate care across various healthcare settings, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care. b. Communicate and collaborate with healthcare providers, specialists, and community resources to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care delivery. c. Facilitate multidisciplinary care team meetings to discuss patients' care plans and progress. 6. Coordinated Work: a. Coordinate care management tasks with other members of the healthcare team while maintaining accountability for the overall coordination and management of patients' care as applicable per patient population. 7. Payer Communication: a. Collaborate with payers, insurance companies, and utilization management teams to optimize reimbursement and facilitate timely approvals for necessary care and services. 8. Accurately document and bill for services rendered, as applicable, in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements. a. Collaborate with billing and coding professionals, as applicable, to ensure compliance with coding and documentation requirements. 9. Longitudinal Care as part of the Medical Home (varies per patient population and care setting): a. Act as a key point of contact and advocate for patients within the care team. b. Provide ongoing support and care coordination throughout the patient's healthcare journey, ensuring continuity and comprehensiveness of care. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Graduation from a state accredited school of professional nursing ● Magnet hospitals: BSN required or must be enrolled in an accredited program within 4 years of employment and obtain a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing or a master’s degree with a major in nursing within 7 years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice in North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● • Strong knowledge of risk segmentation, patient assessments, patient-centered care planning, care transitions, and payer communication. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant software applications. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt-Medical Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.52 - $51.05 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Outpatient

RN Clinical Nurse II- Radiation Oncology Clinic

Description Experienced Nurse needed for Radiation Oncology Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program Clinical Nurses in our Radiation Oncology Clinic perform a vital role with patient care by rooming patients, coordinating care with providers, providing patient education and weekly nursing assessment for status checks, and addressing patient care needs The unique oncology population requires specialized oncology experience and skills to adequately address the complicated symptom management needs resulting from cancer treatments and other specialized care. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: 1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. 2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. 3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning. 4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all. 5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. 6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. 7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Graduation from a school of professional nursing. ● If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: ● One (1) year of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Radiation Oncology Clinic Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Oncology Nurse Navigator - UNC Health Cancer Care Central Navigation Program