Nurse Navigator-Medical Oncology Full Time Days

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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week that requires travel between both Lake Forest Hospital and Glenview campuses. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.**

The Nurse Navigator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and plans physician requested multidisciplinary conferences; tracks scheduled procedures and follows pathology results, coordinates with pathologist and radiology the collection of slides and films related to a diagnosis and monitors outcomes of meetings.
• Interprets and guides patient through follow-up for laboratory, radiology and pathology procedures.
• Follows up on patients with complicated or specialized needs.
• Works with patients in the rehabilitation, recovery period following a cancer diagnosis.
• Serves as a resource for patients and their families while coordinating additional resources as requested.
• Coordinates patient referrals to insurance companies and doctors’ offices.
• Monitors quality of care, physician and patient satisfaction through follow up.
• Teaches about cancer health concerns and provides pertinent lectures as needed.
• Educates patients concerning what can be expected prior to, during and after a cancer diagnosis and treatment procedures.
• Evaluates the patient's physical and emotional recovery after treatment utilizing appropriate resources as needed.
• Develops and implements survivorship care plans to patients with a cancer as they complete treatment.  
• Identifies, recommends and continues to establish supportive services to meet patients’ needs.
• Develops programs and provides staff and community education as required; maintains reference library.
• Pursue opportunities for public speaking to promote cancer care services at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

Required:

• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• Must demonstrate broad and thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of oncology care.
• Five years of oncology related work experience.
• Must be a self –directed independent practitioner.

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.