Nurse Navigator- Oncology Full-Time Days (Bronzeville)

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborates with the patient, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
• Assess and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with knowledge of high risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely matter.
• Collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments for all new patients.
• Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics.
• Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication.
• Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.
• Aware of available, current research trials and collaborates with research staff for new patients who may be eligible for a research trial.
• Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling for information.
• Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
• Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
• Assists with transitions in care and providers.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include current experience within the past five years, completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois, CERT BLS, basic computer knowledge, and ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Current experience within the past five years.
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois (LIC RN).
• CERT BLS.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in acute care in a hospital setting and/or one year of experience in outpatient setting, prior case management or patient navigation experience in an acute or outpatient setting, and basic EPIC EMR knowledge.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.