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

UPMC • Mechanicsburg, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Staff Nurse, Oncology (RN) – Nurse Navigator in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania supports, educates, and advocates for patients and families throughout cancer care. The position 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 stay informed and supported. Placement within UPMC’s nursing career ladder and starting salary are based on education and experience, with opportunities for professional growth.

The nurse applies the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment, develop patient-partnered plans of care, identify clinical and holistic needs, communicate patient conditions to care providers, and maintain comprehensive documentation. The role also contributes to quality improvement and evidence-based practice, professional development and shared governance, patient and family education, and the development of students, new staff, and colleagues. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or New York is required, subject to the stated multistate Nursing Licensure Compact provisions.
• CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, is required within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Act 34 clearance.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical thinking skills 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 assess patient data and interpret information needed to identify age-specific care requirements.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Nurse Navigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department- or unit-specific quality improvement efforts; identify improvement opportunities and contribute to patient satisfaction and evidence-based clinical care.
• Take responsibility for professional development and participate in shared governance, goal setting, change initiatives, and work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
• Partner with the care team, provide assistance to colleagues, adapt to change, and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Promote workplace safety by communicating identified hazards and modeling safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
• 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 within Relationship Based Care to formulate patient-centered plans, assess clinical and holistic needs, communicate and recommend care changes, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Build healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues and contribute to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Help oncology patients navigate their care and connect them with resources and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed