Ambulatory Care Nurse, Gynecology Oncology, Full Time

Nurse Navigator Requisition ID: req37636
Nurse Navigator
Position Summary The Nurse Navigator will work closely with the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center GYN Oncology clinical team and community healthcare agencies to provide direct patient care, nursing assessments and triage, and provide comprehensive coordination of care for cancer patients and their families/caregivers.As part of this clinical team, the candidate will assist to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through our systems, and facilitate interactions with providers and clinical research office, and provide direct patient care.The candidate will maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the first point of contact for GYN Oncology patients and families, which should increase patient, provider and staff satisfaction.
Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.
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A post-offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check may be a requirement for some positions.
S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
Must provide proof of varicella immunity or obtain varicella vaccination within 90 days of employment.
Fingerprinting, and subsequent clearance, is required for this position.
Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University\'s influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications Associate\'s degree in Nursing; Certification/LicensureState of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.
Direct care experience in the treatment of Oncology patients (Medical and Surgical)
Outpatient clinics
Planning, scheduling and implementing daily clinical activities
Experience as a Nurse Navigator or RN Case Manager
Clinical Trials experience
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Medical Oncology (099R01)
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement Additional Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.

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