(RN) New Grad Registered Nurse-Oncology Nursing

C/P-Support Svc SHC-Clinic

Work Shift:
Clinical Care

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We are seeking an experienced internal candidate with an established knowledge of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center workflows and standards of care to join the opening team at our new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, you will remain in your current role until the facility’s opening date, bringing your expertise and passion for excellence to help shape the foundation of this exciting new location.

As an RN Patient Navigator
you’ll support our Medical Oncology Team. You play a pivotal role in guiding patients through their Oncology Journey. Your expertise encompasses a deep understanding of Oncology treatments, the physical and emotional challenges patients may face. The RN will serve as a trusted resource for patients, providing them with comprehensive education about Oncology, including risk factors, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and potential side effects. You’ll work closely with patients to develop personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs and preferences, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care throughout every stage of their oncology journey. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists, to coordinate seamless care and facilitate communication among all involved parties. Your goal is to empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and support them in maintaining their overall well-being.

Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.

Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.

Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.

Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.

Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.

Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. initiates discharge planning. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.

Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.

Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.

This position is facility‑based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians. External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.

Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.

Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non‑clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.

Prior Case Management experience preferred.

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