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UChicago Medicine

Oncology Nurse Navigator, Head and Neck

UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Overview

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. Essential Responsibilities

Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care planCoordinates discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference Documents 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. 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. EEO Statement

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. Pre-Employment Conditions

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.

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