Oncology Nurse Navigator, Medical Oncology, Full-Time, Day Shift

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Oncology Nurse Navigator in the HHT and Lymphoma at our Hyde Park Campus.

The Oncology Nurse Navigator directs the coordination of care for patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and Lymphoma patients. As an Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) for the HHT and Lymphoma Teams, you serve as clinical liaison and the single point of contact for patients, coordinating their care as they move from initial diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. You help ensure timely delivery of care and eliminate potential barriers, identify resources, and serve to enhance patient care and the patient experience.

In this role, the Oncology Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of patient care for this population including education, multidisciplinary referrals, data tracking, diagnostics, determining protocol eligibility, treatment orders, consents and other activities essential to the overall care of the patient. Participates in the conduct of clinical research trials including multi-center cooperative group and intergroup trials, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials (Phase I, Phase II/III trials), and in-house, Investigator-Initiated trials designed, implemented and coordinated in the Hematology/Oncology Section. Serves as liaison between Attending Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Primary Investigators, sponsors, patient and family members, clinical research coordinators, referring physicians and community providers, pharmacists, social workers, financial specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to clinical brilliance, scientific discovery, and training the nation’s leaders in cancer care.

Essential Job Functions

• 50% -- Coordination of care. Demonstrates expert knowledge of treatment of both HHT and lymphoma. Directs plan of care with the patient and the multidisciplinary team. Assesses needs for multidisciplinary support and organizes consults with other areas in a timely and efficient manner. Directs all patient care needs and required care activities to ensure smooth care. Organizes all diagnostic workup. Responsible for scheduling admissions and preparing the appropriate paperwork to facilitate a clear and concise admission process. Throughout course of treatment, documents care appropriately and in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines. Coordinates all follow-up care and diagnostics per standard operating procedures. Communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and caregivers throughout the treatment process.
• 20% -- Data Collection and Interpretation. Evaluate all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease. Review all radiology and other test results for disease assessment and follow response criteria according to the research protocol and/or standard of care. Report adverse drug reactions and submit the appropriate documentation as directed in the research protocol. Follow-up on lab tests specified by the study and additional tests at the discretion of the physician to evaluate toxicities and treatment.
• 20% -- Education Activities. Educates patients and their family regarding clinical aspects of their disease, purpose and nature of treatment, research protocols including potential impact on the patient should they agree to participate (i.e., treatment schema, tests, clinic visits, etc.), transplant process, calendar of events, symptom management and follow-up care post-transplant. Teach patients and their family members on injections, signs and symptoms, and medication side effects. Coordinates and conducts patient and family education utilizing NCODA or HHT Cares resources. Participate in the development of educational resources and materials for patient and family teaching.
• 10% --Process Improvement. Participate in process improvement projects to address lymphoma or HHT operations. Accountable to actively participate in task forces and meetings dedicated to improving communication among team members. Participates in policy and procedure reviews and provides feedback. Accountable for adhering to program policy and procedures and other regulatory agencies.
• Required Qualifications
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license.
• Must have a minimum two years of clinical experience working as an RN in Hematology or Oncology Specialty.
• Must have demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of cancer and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Must have ability to self-start and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the clinical and administrative teams.
• Experience working in hematology/oncology preferred
• OCN or TCTCN certifications preferred, ONS chemotherapy provider preferred

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time
• Shift: Day, 8a.m-5p.m
• Unit/Department: Cancer Service Line
• CBA Code: Non-Union