Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - GI / Liver Cancer - New Patient Intake-19771

Location : 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit : RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department : GI / Liver Cancer - New Patient Intake

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

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Range : $84,760 - $151,715 per year

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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.

Requirements

Other information :

• 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

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.

Responsibilities

Relationships and Caring 1. Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families

utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient

caseload.

develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.

and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from

diagnosis to end of life or survivorship

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care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources

Evidence-Based Practice

Technical Expertise 1. Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology : "My Chart," staff messages, telephone contact, etc.

Critical Thinking 1. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient

diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed

assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed

Leadership 1. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education

and progress toward achievement of goals

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.