Rush University Medical Center
Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Breast Cancer - New Patient Intake
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Summary
The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Location and Schedule
Location: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607 Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE) Shift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Work Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday Department: Breast Cancer - New Patient Intake Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center Summary: Position: Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Breast Cancer - New Patient Intake Location: US:IL:Chicago Req ID: 19770 Benefits and Pay
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Pay Range: $84,760 - $151,715 per year. Salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity and market data. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. For more details, see the Rush benefits page. Responsibilities
Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families while managing a defined patient caseload. Assesses patients for social determinants of health and develops a plan of care with mutual goal setting. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship. Advocates for patients and families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of patient care. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with the clinical trial office and other resources. Provides psycho-social support and facilitates referrals and transitions of care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources. Provides symptom management using guidelines and evidence-based practice in collaboration with providers. Performs role utilizing EBP within oncology nursing associations and networks as well as published research and quality documents. Responds to patient questions and needs via MyChart, staff messages, telephone, and other communication methods. Coordinates and schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exams, and infusion. Performs basic administrative tasks related to the role and establishes venous access planning. Performs nursing procedures per policy and assists providers with procedures using appropriate technique. Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education about diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care. Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions. Reviews medical records for completeness and ensures new patients are scheduled with appropriate providers; collaborates to adjust plans as needed. Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs and provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines. Coordinates care with infusion, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required; recognizes changes in patient status and responds promptly to optimize outcomes. Prioritizes complex patient care based on knowledge and clinical experience; assesses patient compliance with treatment plan. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education, and progress toward goals. Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events. Serves as liaison between practice and referral sources and participates in quality metric initiatives. Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board and participates in patient presentation and care plan development. Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members and supports patient-focused care as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team. Qualifications
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required At least one year of nursing experience Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher Oncology nursing experience preferred Oncology nursing certification preferred Physical Demands
Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care. Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Equal Opportunity
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Location and Schedule
Location: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607 Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE) Shift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Work Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday Department: Breast Cancer - New Patient Intake Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center Summary: Position: Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Breast Cancer - New Patient Intake Location: US:IL:Chicago Req ID: 19770 Benefits and Pay
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Pay Range: $84,760 - $151,715 per year. Salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity and market data. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. For more details, see the Rush benefits page. Responsibilities
Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families while managing a defined patient caseload. Assesses patients for social determinants of health and develops a plan of care with mutual goal setting. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship. Advocates for patients and families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of patient care. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with the clinical trial office and other resources. Provides psycho-social support and facilitates referrals and transitions of care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources. Provides symptom management using guidelines and evidence-based practice in collaboration with providers. Performs role utilizing EBP within oncology nursing associations and networks as well as published research and quality documents. Responds to patient questions and needs via MyChart, staff messages, telephone, and other communication methods. Coordinates and schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exams, and infusion. Performs basic administrative tasks related to the role and establishes venous access planning. Performs nursing procedures per policy and assists providers with procedures using appropriate technique. Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education about diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care. Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions. Reviews medical records for completeness and ensures new patients are scheduled with appropriate providers; collaborates to adjust plans as needed. Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs and provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines. Coordinates care with infusion, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required; recognizes changes in patient status and responds promptly to optimize outcomes. Prioritizes complex patient care based on knowledge and clinical experience; assesses patient compliance with treatment plan. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education, and progress toward goals. Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events. Serves as liaison between practice and referral sources and participates in quality metric initiatives. Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board and participates in patient presentation and care plan development. Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members and supports patient-focused care as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team. Qualifications
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required At least one year of nursing experience Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher Oncology nursing experience preferred Oncology nursing certification preferred Physical Demands
Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care. Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Equal Opportunity
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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