Nurse Navigator, Bloodless Medicine- Full Time, Days

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Uchicago Medicine, as a Nurse Navigator in the Heart and Vascular department.

 

As Nurse Navigator, you will be responsible for coordinating the care of patients through the disease process. This specific position will support the Bloodless program. 

 

In this role, the Nurse Navigator acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. The Nurse Navigator assess clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. This position will also evaluate and manage patient symptoms before during and after treatment. 

 

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

 

Essential Job Functions

• Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up.
• Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan.
• Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
• Coordinates all new patient appointments and facilitates record gathering process.
• Serves as primary point of contact for patients.
• Serves as call center contact.
• May be responsible for direct patient care.
• Performs other duties assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing

• Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
• Current Illinois RN license
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians. 

 Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time
• Shift: Day

• Work Location:

• Unit/Department: Bloodless
• CBA Code: Non-Union 

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

 

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

 

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

 

Compensation & Benefits Overview

 

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

 

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employ