Oncology RN Navigator

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

5d • $46 - $64 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Oncology RN Navigator provides assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for oncology patient populations in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. The role delivers high-quality care in a dynamic and complex environment and advances the Allina Health Cancer Institute through evidence-based practice initiatives. The nurse guides patients and serves as a primary contact for the care team, helping patients navigate their oncology diagnosis and the healthcare system.

This full-time position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), with an eight-hour day shift and no weekends. It is hybrid, requiring at least three onsite days per week and potentially up to five onsite days as needed. The position supports cancers across the care continuum, including GI cancers; supported diagnoses may evolve over time. Virtual support of non-Coon Rapids locations may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• At least 2 years of inpatient or outpatient oncology nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, required upon hire.
• If providing care to patients in Wisconsin by phone, e-visits, virtual visits, or medical messages while the patient is in Wisconsin, a Wisconsin Registered Nurse license is required upon hire, subject to position determination.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical specialty area such as Oncology, Hematology, Care Coordination, or Care Management.
• Progressive experience in performance improvement and/or program development.
• Case Manager Certification or specialty certification.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification for Cancer Institute positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care management and overall plan-of-care support to a panel of patients requiring integrated oncology services.
• Serve as a primary contact for patients and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to help navigate the healthcare system.
• Promote patient engagement and shared decision-making to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend resources to address patients’ and families’ medical and non-medical needs.
• Collaborate with oncology care providers, primary care providers, and the interdisciplinary care team across the continuum of care.
• Implement, document, monitor, and evaluate care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide evidence-based care aligned with national oncology organizational standards of care.
• Establish collaborative processes that promote quality and cost-effective care and optimize patients’ physical and psychosocial health across the continuum.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
• Advance the Allina Health Cancer Institute through evidence-based practice initiatives aligned with national organizational guidelines for quality oncology care.
• Participate in care-team and departmental meetings to support interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to problem-solving, idea generation, and continuous improvement efforts within the oncology care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level