Nurse Navigator- Oncology Full Time Days
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description At
Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference
in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is
what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an
integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our
quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the
Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing
competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan
forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is
to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description The Nurse Navigator reflects the mission, vision,
and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and
Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant
policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and
accreditation standards. The Nurse Navigator is a clinically
competent, registered, professional nurse who coordinates
multidisciplinary care to the patient using the nursing process.
Responsibilities: Effectively collaborates with the patient,
significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, while
maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Assess
and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with
knowledge of high risk criteria and initiates referrals to the
appropriate resources in a timely matter. For all new patients,
collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate
multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information
and schedules patients appropriately. Collaborates with patient,
family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients
for the multidisciplinary clinics. Assists in creating a plan of
care that indicates this collaboration and communication. Research
- Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings
to guide practice decisions. Aware of available, current research
trials and collaborates with research staff for new patients who
may be eligible for a research trial. Serves as a resource to
non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling for
information. Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions
based on critical thinking. Performs all aspects of patient care in
a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood
of medical/health care errors. Identifies learning needs,
abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems,
coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as
appropriate. Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding
diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing. Assists with
transitions in care and providers. Demonstrates an interest in
personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational
sessions. Qualifications Required: Current experience within the
past five years. Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse
program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois (LIC
RN). CERT BLS. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Excellent
customer service skills. Consistently works within the framework of
the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of
Professional Nursing Practice. Ability to assess and determine
situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services
effectively. Preferred: One year of experience in acute care in a
hospital setting and/or one year of experience in outpatient
setting. This experience is preferred to be within the last four
years of employment. Prior case management or patient navigation
experience in an acute or outpatient. Basic EPIC EMR knowledge.
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal
opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate
in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status,
disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check
that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at
times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us,
you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure
form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the
background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis,
and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the
Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial
Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be
used in some portions of the candidate review process for this
position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a
person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide
employees with tools and resources to improve their physical,
emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for
unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn
more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who
left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the
sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking
their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible
depending upon the job family.
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