Nurse Navigator (RN) - Oncology

Join Our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn – Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes
• Tuition.io – Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 20% is available for eligible full-time employees
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for a spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at Midtown and Eastside, Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Subject to availability.
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Oncology Nurse Navigator serves as a patient liaison to help patients and family members “navigate” the complex healthcare system This person works with a multidisciplinary team to provide improved comprehensive oncology services to patients. The Nurse Navigator will establish early contact with oncology patients to eliminate the barriers to timely treatment, referral and survivorship. This employee will function as an advocate, educator and counselor for oncology patients with a primary focus on malignant hematology and neuro-oncology cancer patients. The Nurse Navigator will coordinate patient access throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with any necessary clinical groups or multidisciplinary teams. They will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management and serve as a liaison throughout the healthcare system and external community. The Nurse Navigator will work with Marketing, clinical teams and Oncology leadership to develop new services and programs by coordinating interaction between patients, physicians, staff and the community.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Experience

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana or other compact licensed state
• 3-5 years of experience in the oncology field
• Bachelor of Science in Nurse (BSN) complete or in process, to be obtained within 2 years
• Oncology Nurse Certification (ONC) to be obtained once eligibility is met

Other Keywords:  Registered Nurse, Oncology, Navigator