RN / NURSE NAVIGATOR - ALVORD BRAIN TUMOR CENTER (PART TIME)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

393d • $91,152 - $91,152 • Remote

About The Position

The University of Washington is seeking a part-time Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Alvord Brain Tumor Center. This role focuses on empowering neuro-oncology patients to navigate their cancer treatment with confidence, providing compassionate guidance and advocacy throughout the care continuum. The position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work from home after training.

Requirements

• 3 years of recent care management nursing experience, oncology nursing experience, or equivalent experience
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centric care for a breadth of neuro-oncologic diagnoses, including brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors
• Assist patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers
• Provide care coordination throughout the cancer continuum, ensuring timely access
• Provide education and resources to patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, side effect management, post-treatment care, and survivorship
• Assess and promote healthy lifestyle choices and self-care strategies through education and referrals to ancillary services
• Develop and use appropriate assessment tools (e.g. distress screening, pain scale, performance status)
• Support a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship or end-of-life care
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Fred Hutch and UW Medicine Clinical Pathways
• Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes; this includes participating in multidisciplinary case reviews and tumor boards

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible part-time new employees
• Generous benefits and work/life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees