RN Navigator - Medical Oncology
 Carle Health | |
$32.21 - $55.40 / hr
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 United States, Illinois, Urbana | |
 Dec 02, 2025 | |
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Overview
The Cancer Navigator acts as an advocate to assist patients in navigating throughout internal and external systems in order to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment process. Applies the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient in order to provide the optimal level of patient care. Duties include clinical practice, education and program coordination. Qualifications Certifications: National Nursing Certification - VariesVariesVaries; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Associate's Degree: Nursing, Work Experience: Responsibilities CLINICAL PRACTICE: Independently applies the nursing model to provide direct care to patients; Plans, administers, and evaluates patient care in practice; Coordinates patient care activities and transitions of care for patients with the interdisciplinary team through the longitudinal care processes of cancer treatment (including processes of treatment, scheduling, internal/external referral, and follow up); Coordinates follow up appointments through the treatment and survivorship surveillance continuum; Facilitates appropriate follow up of diagnostic results; Initiates and updates individualized patient centered plans of care; Documents the nursing plan of care and associated care coordination and transition management in the medical record; Delivers holistic patient care in the form of direct care, psychosocial support, and age-appropriate education; Participates in the development and delivery of patient care summary and survivorship plans; Promotes the ethical care delivery through professional nursing practice including patient advocacy, coaching and counseling. EDUCATION: Develops and maintains comprehensive educational materials relative to the continuum of cancer care; Provide educational materials and resources to patients hospitalized with a survival procedure; Provides educational material and resources to patients within the comprehensive cancer center setting; Initiates, organizes, and evaluates education programs; Uses evidence based practice to promote patient / family / caregiver engagement, activation and empowerment; Community Education; Participates in community outreach programs. PROGRAM COORDINATION: Program Development; Collaborates with the provider group and administrative leadership to develop practice guidelines, including processes of care, care protocols, policies and procedures; Develops and maintains division-specific documentation tools in collaboration with IT resources; Organizes and oversees the multidisciplinary clinic; Collaborates with leadership to identify and report key operational and programmatic metrics; Communication; Demonstrates positive communication skills with patients, families and co-workers; Promotes positive communication in peer interactions; Communicates effectively with the interprofessional team to effectively and efficiently provide high quality patient care; Research; Coordinates with research staff as indicated through the treatment plan; Promotes the development and delivery of evidence-based practice. Coordinates patient care activities and transitions of care for patients with the interdisciplinary teams Coordinates follow up appointments throughout treatment and survivorship Facilitates appropriate follow up of diagnostic results Initiates and updates individualized patient centered plans of care Participates in the development and delivery of patient care summary and survivorship plans. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $32.21per hour - $55.4per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |