Wabash General Hospital·Wabash County, Illinois
The Oncology Nurse Navigator coordinates care for cancer patients, acting as a liaison between families and medical teams to eliminate barriers to treatment. They manage all oncology and hematology referrals and provide essential education from diagnosis through survivorship.
The Oncology Nurse Navigator guides patients with all forms of cancer through the healthcare system.
Acting as a liaison between the patient, their family, and the medical team, they coordinate care, provide education, and eliminate logistical and financial barriers to treatment from diagnosis through survivorship.
He/she will work in direct communication with oncology providers for coordination of care.
This could include sitting in with providers on new patient visits and other follow up visits as warranted.
All referrals received for Oncology/Hematology will be managed by the oncology nurse navigator.
Likewise, referrals placed for these patients to receive care outside of WGH will also be the responsibility of the oncology nurse navigator.
The oncology nurse navigator will have the authority to delegate appropriate duties as needed to trained staff within the department when tasks that require them to operate at a higher scope take priority.
These tasks may include but are not limited to new patient chemo teaching, overseeing new patient appointments with providers, meeting with newly diagnoses cancer patients in other departments, etc.
The oncology nurse navigator will serve as a back-up to the other oncology nurse navigator and will oversee those duties when they are out of office.
It will be a priority for both oncology nurse navigators to coordinate their time off in a manner that allows for adequate navigator coverage on all business days throughout the year.
Benefits: Summary
At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.
We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.
Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
The candidate must be able to operate at a high clinical scope to perform chemo teaching and oversee new patient appointments. They must also be able to coordinate schedules with other navigators to ensure full business day coverage.
Market context
In Illinois, Oncology Nurse Navigator roles are typically sought in cancer programs that need coordinated patient education, treatment preparation, and appointment flow support. These positions can be competitive because employers look for nurses who can handle chemo teaching, manage new patient visits, and coordinate coverage with other navigators. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm the clinical scope and scheduling expectations before applying.
