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Oncology Nurse Navigator

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United States , Aurora

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41.10 - 61.65 USD / Hour
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The Oncology Nurse Navigator (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.

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.
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

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Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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