Oncology Nurse Navigator New

Oncology Nurse (RN) Navigator - Clinic setting 

Full-Time | 1.0 FTE (80 hours/pp) | 8-hour Day Shifts

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Oncology Nurse (RN) Navigator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At UPHS - Portage, we strive to be the place employees want to work. We accomplish this through a friendly and supportive team environment. Join our robust nursing team which provides a quality-focused environment. As a nurse you will provide exemplary patient care to support our community.

How you will contribute

An Oncology Nurse (RN) Navigator who excels in this role:

• Acts as a patient liaison and performs program participation selection, invitation, scheduling and outreach.
• Oversees all efforts related to guiding patients and families through the screening, enrollment and appointment process.
• Communicates with referring physicians regarding patient appropriateness.
• Performs patient follow-up management for patients already screened, uses databases to ensure appropriate follow-up appointments are scheduled and kept as recommended.
• Recommend and implement guidelines. Developments require tools, forms and training materials. 
• Performa additional job duties as assigned. 

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $8 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, or a medical opt-out payment, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off and sick time.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). 

Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience (preferred)
• Annual Flu Vaccination or declination

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPHS - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.