RN - Registered Nurse - Oncology Navigator - Cancer Service Line - AM (073)

Job description

Position Overview
Pay range: $66,372.80 - $96,720.00 / year
Shifts: full-time am
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
To serve as an oncology population specific clinician and consistent navigator across the complexities of UAB Health System. To serve as a patient advocate providing individualized assistance to oncology patients, families and caregivers. To utilize the nursing process in assessment of the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. To serve as a liaison with the multidisciplinary care team. To provide education and resources to aid in timely access to appropriate level of care, increased utilization of preventive services and promotion of patient self-management with the goal of informed and shared decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required. Oncology nursing experience preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) within 18 months of hire required. Certification as an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) by the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN) within three (3) years of hire required.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.