University of Chicago Medical Center
Posting Job Title Oncology Nurse Navigator, Solid Tumor - Full-Time, Days
University of Chicago Medical Center, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine
as an
Oncology Nurse Navigator
with our Solid Tumor team in
Hyde Park . In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, the
Oncology Nurse Navigator
coordinates the care of patients through the disease process and acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments.
Essential Job Functions:
Assess clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs
Facilitate resolution to patient needs and monitor follow up
Educate/reinforce education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan
Coordinate discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians
Work with patients and family members to ensure treatment instructions are understood and followed
Develop and/or coordinate development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies
Coordinate and/or participate in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference
Document recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences
Required Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license
Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN
Preferred Qualifications:
OCN Certification
ONS Chemotherapy Provider
Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management.
Position Details:
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift - ON-SITE
Unit/Department: Medical Oncology - Hematology/Oncology
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.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
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.
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.
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UChicago Medicine
as an
Oncology Nurse Navigator
with our Solid Tumor team in
Hyde Park . In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, the
Oncology Nurse Navigator
coordinates the care of patients through the disease process and acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments.
Essential Job Functions:
Assess clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs
Facilitate resolution to patient needs and monitor follow up
Educate/reinforce education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan
Coordinate discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians
Work with patients and family members to ensure treatment instructions are understood and followed
Develop and/or coordinate development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies
Coordinate and/or participate in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference
Document recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences
Required Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license
Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN
Preferred Qualifications:
OCN Certification
ONS Chemotherapy Provider
Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management.
Position Details:
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift - ON-SITE
Unit/Department: Medical Oncology - Hematology/Oncology
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.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
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.
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.
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