Nurse Navigator, Observation Unit

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, 8 HOUR SHIFTS (VARIABLE HOURS) MONDAY-FRIDAY. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American hospital.

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

• BSN. Required
• Must complete designated educational courses/activities required by the department (course/activities may vary by department). Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

• Oncology Dept Only - Experience in patient education, planning, management and coordination of care for patients and families in health and/or oncology clinical coordination. Required
• GI Lab Only - one year of GI experience required. Required
• Orthopedics Dept Only - one year of Orthopedics experience required. Required
• Neurosurgery Dept Only - one year Neurosurgery experience required. Required
• Oncology Dept Only - Oncology experience and/or case management preferred. Preferred

• Current Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois. Required
• Specialty certification required within 5 years of hire or at manager discretion. Acceptable specialty certifications include:
  • Onc Certified RN (OCN)
  • Certified Breast Care RN (CBCN)
  • Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN)
  • Onc RN Navigator - Certified Generalist (ONN-CG)
  • Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN)
  • Certified Hospice & Palliative Care RN (CHPN)
  • Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse (CORLN)
  • Certified Urologic Registered Nurse (CURN)
  • Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)
  No specialty certification is required for the NICU. Required
• BLS. Required
• ACLS certification, if applicable (varies by department). Required

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.