Oncology Nurse Navigator

Overview

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. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule consisting of a combination of remote and in-person responsibilities. Seeking:
An experienced RN is needed to facilitate the treatment plan and help the oncology patient transition from the inpatient setting to the outpatient setting, as well as diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or end of life.

• 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.

• Collaborative and autonomous work style with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• 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.
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least 5 years of Oncology Nursing experience.

Each patient has an assigned nurse navigator to oversee their diagnosis and treatment, help them get their needs met, and serve as their personal resource. The nurse navigator's goals are to expedite access to initial and ongoing care, personalize the care patients receive, provide a single gateway to minimize communication confusion, and maintain a consistent contact from diagnosis to survivorship. The nurse navigator is patient-oriented and works across disciplines and professionals to coordinate care for patients and families.

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing. In lieu of a 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. OCN or ONN Certification required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire; until certification is met, complete required hours of oncology-related annual training as specified by accreditation standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Professional Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of nursing experience and one (1) year related experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Legal
  
  Employer:
  
  STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit:
  Oncology Navigators
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• 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. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender…