Nurse Navigator - Hoffman Estates Clinical Staff

Job Details: Job Location: Undisclosed, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Role and Responsibilities RN staff nurse responsibilities and works in concert with staff to complete treatment in offices during clinic hours. Documents all phone messages and interaction with patients as needed, either via triage software or text note.

Provide education and is a resource for staff nurses regarding new treatments being used by their MD or informs the Clinical Nurse Educator regarding new treatments. Coordinates care for patients needing home health, palliative or hospice care, and any treatment at an outside facility Completes paperwork for prescriptions, FMLA, disability and other forms as needed.

Reviews upcoming schedules with MD and addresses unscheduled in EMR. Assists MD with reviewing patient test results. Maintains OCN certification Comply with the OSHA regulations Participate in the NWOH safety program Attend all mandatory trainings & complete quizzes as assigned. Report hazards Suggest controls Report occupational illnesses and injuries PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently required to stand Frequently Required to walk occasionally required to sit Frequently required to use hands and fingers, bend, stoop, kneel continually required to talk or hear occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust or focus.

exposure to fumes, airborne particles or toxic chemicals and hazardous materials. Frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials protective clothing or equipment is required that include: gloves, closed-toe shoes, protective eyewear and gowns. the noise level in the work environment is moderate.

perfume/cologne and scented lotions or make-up are not allowed in clinical space. dress-code required – see manager. Additional Notes Attends all mandatory meetings unless otherwise approved by manager. It is the employees’ responsibility to get notes from any missed staff meeting. Represents NWOH in a professional and positive way when interacting with peers, patients, and other professional ancillary services.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Minimum 1 year oncology experience at nwoh. (Exceptions will be considered) Current IL state License in good standing vaccinations up to date EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing. Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification from the Oncology Nursing Society BSN preferred, not required.

Current CPR OCN within two years of accepting position