Description
This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes $10,000 for a 3 year commitment. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here.
RN Oncology Nurse Navigator needed for GI and Endocrine
We are seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual to join our UNC Cancer team as a Nurse Navigator! In this role, you will be a vital member of the patient’s interdisciplinary team guiding them through their cancer care journey. A large component of this role involves telephone triage that may have a high call volume.
This position offers a combination of remote and in-person responsibilities. The Nurse Navigator role is a salaried position, working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position offers many appealing benefits including health & retirement plans as well as generous PTO accruals.
Essential Functions:
- An oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional Registered Nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers as a guide through the healthcare system.
- The navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.
- In addition to facilitating timely complex coordination of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures, the navigator is responsible for identifying potential and realized challenges with care and facilitating referrals as appropriate to mitigate barriers and expedite the plan of care.
- The ONN assesses patients’ current health practices, identifies health problems, determines the degree of compliance and problems complying with the prescribed treatment plan, and provides appropriate documentation.
- By analyzing data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments, the ONN helps to determine individualized nursing care needs including direct care and referral for additional departments/physicians for new and ongoing management.
Skills/Qualifications:
Navigators must be compassionate while possessing excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational/prioritization skills as well as the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare teams. Basic working knowledge of managed care, insurance coverage, procedures, and community resources is preferred, but can be learned. Prior Epic experience is helpful, but not required.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
- In lieu of bachelor’s degree, candidate may possess ADN but will be required to enroll in a BSN program within 4 years, and obtain BSN within 7 years.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
- Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) within two (2) years of employment. (Must maintain ONC credentials throughout employment.)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Two (2) years of nursing experience and one (1) year related experience.
Job Details:
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Oncology Navigators
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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