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Job Description
nLocation: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607
nBusiness Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
nDepartment: Gynecologic Oncology
nWork Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)
nShift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
nWork Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts - Weekdays Only
nRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (
nPay Range: $84,760 - $151,715 per year
nRush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
nSummary:
nThe 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.
nOther information:
nRequirements:
n• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
n• At least one year of nursing experience.
n• Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher.
n• Oncology nursing experience preferred
n• Oncology nursing certification preferred
nPhysical Demands:
n• Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care.
nDisclaimer: 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.
nResponsibilities:
nRelationships and Caring 1. Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families
nutilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient
ncaseload.
nnAssesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizing findings to
n ndevelop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
nnServes as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient
n nand their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from
ndiagnosis to end of life or survivorship
nnnAdvocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care
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nnCollaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care.
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nnServes as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with
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n nThe clinical trial office
nnProvides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of
n ncare ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources
nEvidence-Based Practice
nnnProvides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers
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nnPerforms role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents.
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n nTechnical Expertise 1. Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: “My Chart,” staff messages, telephone contact, etc.
nnnCoordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam, and infusion.
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nnPerforms basic administrative tasks related to role
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nnEstablishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins.
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nnPerforms nursing procedures per policy.
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nnAssists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique.
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nnAssesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care.
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nnProvides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions
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n nCritical Thinking 1. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient
ndiagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed
nnEnsures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon
n nassessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed
nnnAssesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs
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nnProvides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required
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nnRecognizes changes in patient status and responds in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomes
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nnPrioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience.
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nnAssesses patient compliance with treatment plan
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n nLeadership 1. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education
nand progress toward achievement of goals
nnnEstablishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events.
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nnServes as a liaison between practice and referral sources
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nnParticipates in quality metric initiatives supporting optimal outcomes and value based metrics
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nnAssists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board and participates in patient presentation and care plan development.
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nnParticipates in the orientation and education of health care team members
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nnServes as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient focused care.
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n nRush 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.
nPosition Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Gynecologic Oncology
nLocation US:IL:Chicago
nReq ID 30422
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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