$10,000 sign on bonus for external hires

Title: Nurse Navigator (RN) – Infusion

Scheduled Hours:

At Lutheran General Hospital's Center for Advanced Care in Park Ridge, ILMonday through Friday8:30am-5pmFull Time-80 hours a pay periodPotential start date beginning of February 2025

Job Summary:

The Nurse Navigator for hematology/oncology patients is a registered nurse who coordinates quality care for these patients undergoing treatment with the physician and patient. Facilitates education, treatment, symptom management, navigation of needs and support throughout the course of the illness on a group of patients (primary patients).

Collaborates with the physician in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care for cancer patients in the outpatient setting.

Coordinates the care of a group of patients including transition from outpatient to inpatient or inpatient to outpatient; home care/supportive care as needed; scheduling/coordinating scans/tests/labs.

Facilitates communication among patients, providers and agencies. Initiates survivorship plans as appropriate and coordinates with physician.

Assists patient/family navigate the complex issues/decisions as well as work with the multidisciplinary team through orchestrating many tasks that are required prior to and during therapy (central line placements, special testing, obtaining oral chemotherapy from specialty pharmacies, insurance company approval, etc.

Implements orders on oncology care plan, standard order sets, and given orders (including prescription renewals). Evaluates patient’s response to illness and health risks with cancer and treatment, conducts focused physical exams and collaborates with physician about findings. Evaluates patient’s response to the medical and nursing care o Reports adverse events to the physician, evaluates patient response to interventions and changes plans as needed; collaborates with the physician on complex issues. Collaborates with the physician on the implementation of the oncology care plan. Triages phone calls on primary patients.

Position Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current IL RN licenseBSN requiredCurrent AHA CPRMust possess at minimum 2 years of recent oncology nursing experience; preference for outpatient chemo experienceCertification as Oncology NurseExperience in the functioning and diversity of central venous access devices. Demonstrate ability to handle and dispose of chemotherapeutic and immunologic agentsStrong oral communication skillsGood physical and psychosocial assessment skills