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RN Oncology Navigator - Lung Cancer

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UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin

You'll assess patients' barriers and learning needs, then advocate for them with their care teams and support services. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Sep 1

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Shift and hours
Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Possibly four 10-⁠hour shifts a week 5 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Oncology · Hospital RN Oncology Navigator - Lung Cancerlung cancer patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire RequiredWisconsin RN license upon hire
Term
Permanent 100% FTE, day shift.Full time, 100% FTE

Do you qualify?

License
Wisconsin RN license upon hire Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required Check your license
Certification
BLS/CPR upon hire Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
Education
BSN Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
Experience
3 years clinical nursing experience 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required

Preferred

Certification
Oncology certification for the patient population Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population Preferred
Education
Master's in nursing, social work, public health, healthcare administration, or related field Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field Preferred
Experience
1 year experience with this patient population 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $79k/yr to $91k/yr, the middle half $84k/yr to $84k/yr, across 251 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
Referral bonus The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positionsreferring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth and dental insuranceAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • BenefitsPaid time off
  • BenefitsRetirement plans
  • BenefitsTwo-week paid parental leave
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance
  • BenefitsSchedule and shift options for work-life balanceOptions for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsEmployee Wellbeing Department resources for emotional, financial and physical well-beingAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • BenefitsTuition help for career-advancement courseworkTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
  • UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources
  • Tuition benefits eligibility
  • Referral bonus eligibility

The role and schedule

Day to day
tumor board meetings Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings
Day to day
care transition coordination Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions of care
Day to day
patient and caregiver education reinforce patient and caregiver education
Day to day
emotional support for patients and caregivers provide mental and emotional support to patients and caregivers
Weekends
No weekends
Travel
Works primarily at Eastpark Medical Center and also at University Hospital You will work primarily at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI and will also work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Details
Possibly one remote workday a week Potential for one remote work day per week depending on patient and staffing needs.
Details
Acuity-based staffing ratios Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
Details
Shared governance gives every nurse a voice A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Details
Magnet-designated hospital University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital

The workplace

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UW Health
Academic Medical Center
4.7 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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Work Schedule

100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Hours may very depending on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Come join one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals and top cancer hospital in Wisconsin! Be part of the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute.

We are seeking an RN Oncology Navigator to

Be a leader in providing comprehensive cancer care for patients and caregivers throughout all phases of cancer care Assess patients’ barriers to care, psychosocial, and learning needs to advocate for and support patients and caregivers, collaboratively with teams and support services, as we strive to provide equitable care and outcomes for our patients Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions of care, provide anticipatory guidance, reinforce patient and caregiver education, provide guidance in the shared decision-making process, and provide mental and emotional support to patients and caregivers through the continuum of cancer care Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings Participate in continuous quality and process improvement initiatives

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field Preferred Work Experience 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

What's around it?

In Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,413/mo
Household income
$78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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