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Oncology Nurse Navigator

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United States , Aurora

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Salary:

41.10 - 61.65 USD / Hour

Job Responsibility:

  • Coordination and implementation of strategies to ensure quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness for the oncology patients in multiple settings.
  • Assesses patient needs
  • Orientates patient to the hospital and outpatient settings as well as the organization
  • The PONN delivers cancer care across the continuum, from diagnosis through treatment. and implements the transition to survivorship, and end-of-life care
  • Using the nursing process, the PONN 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
  • Assesses and implements activities that support the standards related to Children's Oncology Group (COG)
  • 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

Requirements:

  • BSN required
  • Typically requires 5+ years’ experience in clinical specialty (Oncology)
  • Global perspective of changing health care environment
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • Basic computer skills
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Current RN license in the state practicing
  • CPR certification
  • OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire.
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care
  • Flexible hours according to customer needs
  • 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.
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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