Oncology Nurse Navigator, Multidisciplinary Clinic - Full-Time, Days

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Oncology Nurse Navigator with our Multidisciplinary team in Hyde Park. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients with the highest quality of care. 

Eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $10,000!

The Multidisciplinary Clinic Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) plays a critical role in facilitating timely, coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. Working within a multidisciplinary oncology clinic (MDC), the ONN ensures patients are prepared for their MDC visit, understand their diagnosis and treatment options, and experience a smooth, streamlined evaluation involving multiple oncology specialists. After the MDC appointment and care plan discussion, the ONN transitions the patient to their assigned long-term oncology nurse navigator, ensuring continuity of care and a seamless handoff. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Triage new patient referrals to the MDC; ensure workup (imaging, pathology, labs) is complete prior to the visit.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultations (e.g., surgical, medical, and radiation oncology) during MDC sessions.
• Communicate proactively with providers to prepare case summaries and ensure all team members are aligned.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families before, during, and immediately after the MDC visit.
• Educate patients on their diagnosis, treatment options, and care pathways as discussed during the MDC visit.
• Ensure a clear and timely handoff to the patient’s designated long-term oncology nurse navigator, including a summary of the MDC plan, next steps, and any outstanding care needs.
• Collaborate closely with the permanent navigator to support smooth care transitions and ensure no delays in follow-up or treatment initiation.
• Collaborate with MDC physicians and staff to ensure seamless transitions across treatment modalities.
• Participate in tumor board discussions and document decisions and care plans.
• Facilitate follow-up appointments, additional testing, or referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation using standard MDC navigation templates.
• Track patient metrics, navigation outcomes, and delays in care.
• Contribute to ongoing MDC quality improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications: 

• Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing with BSN 
• Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Masters of Science in Nursing
• OCN Certification
• ONS Chemotherapy Provider
• Experience in a nurse navigator role or working within a multidisciplinary oncology clinic

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift - ON-SITE
• Unit/Department: Medical Oncology – Multidisciplinary Hematology/Oncology
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Location: Hyde Park

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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