Oncology Nurse Navigator, Registry - PRN, Days

UChicago Medicine • Per Diem • Chicago, IL, US • 3w ago

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Oncology Nurse Navigator with our team in Hyde Park.

In this role, the Oncology Nurse Navigator 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.

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: PRN (0.1 FTE)
Shift: Days – As available
Unit/Department: Medical Oncology
CBA Code: Non-Union

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.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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