Nurse Director, Oncology Patient Navigation Programs

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic development, implementation, and operational leadership for oncology patient navigation services.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of nurse navigators and support staff to ensure professional development and optimal performance.
• Design and sustain comprehensive navigation models to improve patient access, care coordination, and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary leadership, physicians, and ambulatory operations to standardize workflows and optimize transitions of care.
• Analyze performance metrics and patient satisfaction data to drive continuous quality improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure program alignment with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational goals.
• Support the growth of the oncology service line and initiatives related to health equity and patient-centered care.

Requirements

• BSN required; Master's degree (MSN, MHA, or MBA) required.
• Current Illinois RN licensure (or eligibility for licensure in Illinois).
• 8+ years of nursing experience, including managing multiple large patient care areas.
• 3+ years of progressive management experience, preferably in an ambulatory oncology setting.
• Direct experience in oncology nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• National nursing certification (OCN strongly preferred).
• Experience in a Magnet-designated organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong ability to use data analysis techniques to drive performance and present conclusions to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a world-class, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
• High visibility role contributing to the launch of a new $800+ million state-of-the-art Cancer Pavilion.
• Engagement with a leadership team dedicated to transformational change and excellence in cancer care.

About the Company

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system and a leader in cancer services. We are committed to being a place of hope, healing, and scientific discovery, providing the highest echelon of patient care through innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence.