UChicago Medicine
Oncology Nurse Navigator, Myeloma - Full-Time, Days
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Oncology Nurse Navigator, Myeloma - Full-Time, Days
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Oncology Nurse Navigator, Myeloma - Full-Time, Days
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UChicago Medicine Base pay range: $101,700.00/yr - $135,600.00/yr Job Description
Join UChicago Medicine, as an
Oncology Nurse Navigator
in the
Myeloma Department
at our Hyde Park Campus. The
Oncology Nurse Navigator
directs the coordination of care for Myeloma patients. As an Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) for the Myeloma Team, you serve as clinical liaison and the single point of contact for patients, coordinating their care as they move from initial diagnosis, follow up treatments and procedures, and survivorship. You help ensure timely delivery of care and eliminate potential barriers, identify resources, and serve to enhance Myeloma care and the patient experience. Sign on Bonus up to $10,000! Essential Job Functions
50% -- Coordination of care. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the myeloma patient and clinical care experience. Directs plan of care with the patient and the multidisciplinary team. Assesses needs for multidisciplinary support and organizes consults with other areas in a timely and efficient manner. Directs all treatment activities to include treatment orders, consents, education, documentation and pre-admission requisitions to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for patients and family members to the inpatient setting. Organizes all diagnostics needed. Responsible for scheduling admissions and preparing the appropriate paperwork to facilitate a clear and concise admission process. Throughout course of admission, documents care appropriately and in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines. Organizes all post discharge care in conjunction with the inpatient team. Coordinates all follow-up care and diagnostics per standard operating procedures. Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and caregivers throughout the treatment and survivorship process. 20% -- Education Activities. Educates patient and their family regarding clinical aspects of their disease, purpose and nature of treatment, research protocols including potential impact on the patient should they agree to participate (i.e., treatment schema, tests, clinic visits, etc.), calendar of events, symptom management and follow-up care. Teach patients and their family members on signs and symptoms, and medication side effects. Coordinates and conducts patient and family education utilizing patient education materials on-line. Participate in the development of educational resources and materials for patient and family teaching. 20% -- Data Collection and Interpretation. Evaluate all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease. Review all radiology and other test results for disease assessment and response criteria according to the research protocol and/or standard of care. Report adverse drug reactions and submit the appropriate documentation as directed in the research protocol. Follow-up on lab tests specified by the study and additional tests at the discretion of the physician to evaluate toxicities and treatment. 10% --Process Improvement. Participate on process improvement projects to address myeloma operations. Accountable to actively participate in task forces and meetings dedicated to improving communication among team members and the various myeloma processes. Participates in myeloma policy and procedure reviews and provides feedback. Accountable for adhering to program policy and procedures and other regulatory agencies. Required Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body. Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license. Must have a minimum two years of clinical experience working as an RN in Hematology or Oncology Specialty. Must have demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of cancer and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments. Must have ability to self-start and work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the clinical and administrative teams. Experience working in oncology preferred, particularly heme malignancies or cellular therapy. OCN or BMTCN certifications preferred, ONS chemotherapy provider preferred. Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time Shift: Days Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Cancer Service Line 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. Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine. Legal and Compliance Statements
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. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider
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Join to apply for the
Oncology Nurse Navigator, Myeloma - Full-Time, Days
role at
UChicago Medicine Base pay range: $101,700.00/yr - $135,600.00/yr Job Description
Join UChicago Medicine, as an
Oncology Nurse Navigator
in the
Myeloma Department
at our Hyde Park Campus. The
Oncology Nurse Navigator
directs the coordination of care for Myeloma patients. As an Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) for the Myeloma Team, you serve as clinical liaison and the single point of contact for patients, coordinating their care as they move from initial diagnosis, follow up treatments and procedures, and survivorship. You help ensure timely delivery of care and eliminate potential barriers, identify resources, and serve to enhance Myeloma care and the patient experience. Sign on Bonus up to $10,000! Essential Job Functions
50% -- Coordination of care. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the myeloma patient and clinical care experience. Directs plan of care with the patient and the multidisciplinary team. Assesses needs for multidisciplinary support and organizes consults with other areas in a timely and efficient manner. Directs all treatment activities to include treatment orders, consents, education, documentation and pre-admission requisitions to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for patients and family members to the inpatient setting. Organizes all diagnostics needed. Responsible for scheduling admissions and preparing the appropriate paperwork to facilitate a clear and concise admission process. Throughout course of admission, documents care appropriately and in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines. Organizes all post discharge care in conjunction with the inpatient team. Coordinates all follow-up care and diagnostics per standard operating procedures. Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and caregivers throughout the treatment and survivorship process. 20% -- Education Activities. Educates patient and their family regarding clinical aspects of their disease, purpose and nature of treatment, research protocols including potential impact on the patient should they agree to participate (i.e., treatment schema, tests, clinic visits, etc.), calendar of events, symptom management and follow-up care. Teach patients and their family members on signs and symptoms, and medication side effects. Coordinates and conducts patient and family education utilizing patient education materials on-line. Participate in the development of educational resources and materials for patient and family teaching. 20% -- Data Collection and Interpretation. Evaluate all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease. Review all radiology and other test results for disease assessment and response criteria according to the research protocol and/or standard of care. Report adverse drug reactions and submit the appropriate documentation as directed in the research protocol. Follow-up on lab tests specified by the study and additional tests at the discretion of the physician to evaluate toxicities and treatment. 10% --Process Improvement. Participate on process improvement projects to address myeloma operations. Accountable to actively participate in task forces and meetings dedicated to improving communication among team members and the various myeloma processes. Participates in myeloma policy and procedure reviews and provides feedback. Accountable for adhering to program policy and procedures and other regulatory agencies. Required Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body. Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license. Must have a minimum two years of clinical experience working as an RN in Hematology or Oncology Specialty. Must have demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of cancer and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments. Must have ability to self-start and work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the clinical and administrative teams. Experience working in oncology preferred, particularly heme malignancies or cellular therapy. OCN or BMTCN certifications preferred, ONS chemotherapy provider preferred. Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time Shift: Days Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Cancer Service Line 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. Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine. Legal and Compliance Statements
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. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider
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