Nurse Navigator (NN) - Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Clinic

Where You Will Work








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Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of










Advocate Health








, one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, womens health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

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Looking For:

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  Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  
  
  
  
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  Typically requires 5 years of experience in nursing that includes performing nursing assessments, care plan development, and educating patients
  
  
  
  
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What






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Do:

Schedule:








The role is hybrid and the hours vary it is s salaried position. Days they may be needed in person would be Monday - Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.

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  Provides continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings
  
  
  
  
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  Develops a relationship with
  
  
  
  
  
  
  patient
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  facilitate
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  subsequent
  
  
  
  
  
  
  treatment and follow-up to reflect continuity of care.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Completes a nursing assessment to
  
  
  
  
  
  
  identify
  
  
  
  
  
  
  the patient's individualized needs and collaborates with multidisciplinary team and other departments to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Supports the patient and family by providing education, addressing psychosocial needs, advocating, providing continuity of
  
  
  
  
  
  
  care
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  identifying
  
  
  
  
  
  
  barriers to care
  
  
  
  
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  Navigates patients and family members throughout the diagnosis,
  
  
  
  
  
  
  treatment
  
  
  
  
  
  
  and follow-up of the patient throughout the continuum of care.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Provides
  
  
  
  
  
  
  expert clinical advice to the multidisciplinary team in designing collaborative teaching plans/programs and in planning/providing patient/family education and discharge planning including wellness and health maintenance within designated specialty.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Coordinates
  
  
  
  
  
  
  timely
  
  
  
  
  , seamless,
  
  
  
  
  
  
  evidenced
  
  
  
  
  
  
  based care across the care continuum resulting in best patient outcomes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

About This Location:

Add this in.






Example Below:

Our primary care physicians at Aurora Family Medicine in Kenosha,






WI,






provide the high-quality, personalized care you deserve.










Primary care












is






the first point of contact in health care and our family doctors in Kenosha are here to care for your entire family. The team at our 74








th










St. Kenosha family practice is committed to your health and wellness. It is currently home to two providers; however, it is a growing clinic. We provide comprehensive










preventive care










, such as annual physical exams and vaccinations.






We're






also well trained in the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases and can refer you to specialists if needed.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical careit means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community,






youll






join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.






Youll






be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether






you're






at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education,






youll






help shape the future of healthbecause here,






were






redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.










Every nurses voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

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ysical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist
  
  
  
  
  
  
  frequently
  
  
  
  
  
  
  throughout the workday.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ability
  
  
  
  
  
  
  to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be
  
  
  
  
  
  
  worn
  
  
  
  
  
  
  as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Physical Abilities Testing may be
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Additional
  
  
  
  
  
  
  department specific physical requirements may be
  
  
  
  
  
  
  identified
  
  
  
  
  
  
  for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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