Cancer Patient Advocate Specialist

1 week ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Memorial Health University Medical Center Full time

Overview:

Memorial Health University Medical Center is seeking a skilled Cancer Nurse Navigator to join its oncology care team.

About the Role:

This position involves working directly with patients and families, as well as their oncology care providers, to ensure seamless and coordinated care. The successful candidate will provide education, support, and guidance to help patients and families cope with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing the clinical experience of cancer patients at any stage of disease in collaboration with the oncology team.

Key Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate with a BSN degree who holds an active RN license in the state of Illinois. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential or alternate certification in patient navigation is also required, or the ability to obtain within two years of appointment.

A minimum of five years of clinical experience is necessary, with three or more years in oncology nursing. The successful candidate must demonstrate clinical experience appropriate to the oncology patient population and be able to understand and coordinate the multidisciplinary nature of cancer care across settings and disease trajectory.

Additional Requirements:

We require excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability for collaboration and teamwork, and the ability to think outside the box to arrive at unique solutions to patient care problems.

Earnings Potential:

The estimated annual salary for this position is around $90,000-$110,000, depending on qualifications and experience.



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