Professional Staff Nurse, ONC (RN) - Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator

UPMC•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse, Oncology (RN) – Nurse Navigator in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The nurse navigator provides ongoing support, education, and advocacy for patients and families throughout cancer care. The role works closely with one board-certified hematologist-oncologist specializing in medical oncology and collaborates with the physician and care team to help patients navigate care, connect with resources and services, and remain informed and supported. The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment, develop individualized plans of care, and address patients’ clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs. The role includes patient and family education, care coordination and communication, quality improvement, professional development, and partnership with the broader care team. Placement within UPMC’s nursing career ladder and starting salary are based on education and experience.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months of experience.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or New York, or an applicable multistate license as described in the posting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; CPR must meet AHA standards and be completed within 30 days of hire.
Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Act 34 clearance.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, physicians, managers, executives, support staff, and other departments.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
UPMC-approved national certification.
Oncology experience.
Nurse navigation experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and help improve patient satisfaction.
Use research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and influence patients’ plans of care.
Take accountability for professional development and participate in shared governance, goal setting, and changes intended to improve care and the practice environment.
Partner with the care team, respond to colleagues’ needs for assistance, and contribute to work that improves patient care.
Develop productive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and internal and external partners; communicate workplace safety hazards.
Teach patients and families about their care and transitions, and support the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.
Apply the nursing process and Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment and individualized plans of care that involve patients as partners.
Use critical thinking to identify patient needs and communicate patient conditions and recommendations to other care providers.
Maintain comprehensive patient documentation that supports communication between caregivers.
Promote patient safety, quality, and satisfaction while building caring and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.