Nurse Navigator in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides holistic, age and culturally appropriate comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with a physician across the continuum of care. Functions as a consultant, role model, researcher and educator, ensuring quality patient care and outcomes. Coordinates optimal resources within the multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, managers clinical specialists, patients and families. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of the oncology service line and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

BSN, with experience in patient education, planning, management and coordination of care for patients and families in health and/or oncology clinical coordination. Must complete designated educational courses/activities required by the department (course/activities may vary by department); oncology experience and/or case management preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois. Specialty certification required within 5 years of hire or at manager discretion. BLS required. ACLS certification, if applicable.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools. Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with others within the organization and community. Excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Able to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.