Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Nurse Navigator will provide compassionate and skilled oncology expertise spanning the entire cancer care continuum; including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end of life care. The RN will provide assistance to patients, families and care givers to help overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality health and psychosocial care. The specialty RN should have a deep understanding of clinical oncology practices, cutting edge therapies, and diagnostic innovations, combined with a patient centered approach to care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in nursing, Diploma RN, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing plus 3 years Registered Nurse experience.
• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
• Valid Registered Nursing License
• Basic skills with Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant Registered Nursing experience in Oncology or
• Minimum of 5 years in patient navigation/coordination
• Current BLS
• National Certification AONN or OCN or Oncology related certification
• Knowledgeable with EPIC EMR

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Stooping, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crawling, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences