Nurse Navigator (RN) - Oncology/Breast Surgery

• Coordination and implementation of strategies to ensure quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness for Breast Surgery/Oncology patients
• Assesses patient needs
• Orientates patient to the hospital and outpatient settings as well as the organization
• Delivers cancer care across the continuum, from diagnosis through treatment
• Implements the transition to survivorship, and end-of-life care
• Provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum
• Critically thinks and clinically assesses patients providing support and education
• Manages the complexity of the cancer diagnosis
• Communicates and collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members
• Reviews distress screening for referrals
• Communicates and collaborates with the treating physician
• Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team
• Receives and responds to new patient referrals
• Reinforces education regarding diagnosis
• Connects patient to appropriate and requested resources
• Develops and reports outcome metrics to drive program development
• Review and strategizes activities that support the community needs assessment of site-specific results
• Provides emotional support for patients
• Advocates on behalf of the patient
• Empowers the patient to self-advocate
• Maintains own knowledge, ability, skills, competencies
• Continues to role model organizational behaviors of excellence.

• Current Illinois RN license
• CPR certification
• OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire
• Genetics Certification preferred
• BSN required
• Typically requires 5+ years’ experience in clinical specialty (Breast Surgery/Oncology)
• Global perspective of changing health care environment
• Ability to prioritize work
• Basic computer skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• 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.)
• This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Genetics Certification

• $5000 sign on bonus
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions.