Ambulatory Wilmot Oncology Nurse Navigator at Strong: Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500609 Rad Oncology WCC Nursing Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCI 214 Compensation Range: $77,210.00 - $104,229.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: General Purpose: Provides cancer disease-specific individualized assistance, support, and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through the system, facilitate interactions with the care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the point of contact for patients and families throughout the cancer continuum. Works in collaboration with the care team and other multidisciplinary teams to establish, execute, and evaluate a care plan across the system for URMC patients. FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts Seeking a team-focused professional, with a passion for caring for radiation oncology patients, to join our progressive outpatient clinics. This position will optimize care coordination, patient experience and improve the clinical outcome for patients by providing nurse-led navigation throughout the patient journey. The navigator collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the radiation oncology clinical pathway and provides education to patients and families regarding complex appointment and required testing. The navigator is responsible for identifying and addressing clinical and health system barriers to care and provision of services to at-risk populations as identified by the nurse navigation tracking tools. The navigator assists in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the Radiation Oncology Navigator role in conjunction with the radiation oncology service. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams required to be successful in this position. BSN with 3- 5 years of oncology experience preferred. Oncology certification preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.