What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Thoracic Oncology Navigator position at UW Health?
Description:
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may very depending on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Come join one of America's Best Cancer Hospitals and top cancer hospital in Wisconsin! Be part of the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute.
We are seeking an RN Oncology Navigator to:
- Be a leader in providing comprehensive cancer care for patients and caregivers throughout all phases of cancer care
- Assess patients' barriers to care, psychosocial, and learning needs to advocate for and support patients and caregivers, collaboratively with teams and support services, as we strive to provide equitable care and outcomes for our patients
- Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions of care, provide anticipatory guidance, reinforce patient and caregiver education, provide guidance in the shared decision-making process, and provide mental and emotional support to patients and caregivers through the continuum of cancer care
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings
- Participate in continuous quality and process improvement initiatives
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field Preferred
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
- 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred
- Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
- Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population Preferred
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.