Oncology Nurse Navigator, Medical and Hematology Oncology - Full-Time, Days

apartment UChicago Medicine location_onNew Lenox, IL, US

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Oncology Nurse Navigator with our Medical and Hematology Oncology team at UChicago Medicine Cancer Care at Silver Cross Hospital. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.

Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, the Oncology Nurse Navigator coordinates the care of patients through the disease process and acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments.

departments.

Essential Job Functions

Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs
Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up
Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan
Coordinates discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians
Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed
Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies
Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference
Documents recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license
Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN

Preferred Qualifications

OCN Certification
ONS Chemotherapy Provider
Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time(1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – As available
Unit/Department: Medical Oncology
CBA Code: Non-Union
Location: Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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