Nurse Navigator, Oncology

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Shift

Monday - Friday, Days

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

POSITION PURPOSE:  

Goal is to enhance and improve the clinical experience of the patient/families. Nurse Navigator will coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop an up to date patient care plan and communicate this plan with the patient/family.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet the patient and establish a relationship by explaining the Nurse Navigator role to patient/family/caregiver.
• Assess and identify the learning needs of the patient/family/caregiver and implement appropriate and effective teaching methods.
• Work closely with members of healthcare team to facilitate individualized plan of care for discharge/ follow-up. 
• Serve as the bridge between the patient and healthcare team by providing support and guidance to patient/family/caregiver.
• Collaborate with other staff regarding discharge calls and communication to transition to long term care, home nursing or Community Health Network.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in acute patient care strongly preferred.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Ability to develop and successfully implement teaching plan based on patients’ unique and individual patient needs strongly preferred.
• Ability to utilize computerized patient care management system (Cerner, Next Gen, MR View, and Midas) and ability to access outside sources as necessary for patient education strongly preferred.
• Basic Computer knowledge strongly preferred.

Compensation Range

$33.00 - $49.50

Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.