RN Proton Therapy Navigator

Description

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 100% FTE salaried position.

The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts, between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

You will work at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Come join one of America's Best Cancer Hospitals and top cancer hospital in Wisconsin! Be part of the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute.

We are seeking an RN Proton Therapy Navigator to:


* Be a leader at the Carbone Cancer Center and serve at the forefront providing care to primarily adult patients receiving the latest state-of-the-art cutting edge radiation therapies.


* Navigate care for patients receiving upright proton beam therapy, which offers fewer side effects and more accurately targets the area to be treated.


* Assess patients' barriers to care, psychosocial, and learning needs to advocate for and support patients and caregivers, collaboratively with teams and support services, as we strive to provide equitable care and outcomes for our patients.


* Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions of care, provide anticipatory guidance, provide patient and caregiver education, provide guidance in the shared decision-making process, and provide mental and emotional support to patients and caregivers through the continuum of cancer care.


* Participate in weekly multidisciplinary roundtable sessions and tumor board meetings.


* Participate in continuous quality and process improvement initiatives.

At UW Health, you will have:


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required or


* Associate's Degree in Nursing and achievement of BSN within 4 years of hire Required


* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred


* Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, He...