RN - Registered Nurse - Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology Navigator - Cancer Service Line - AM (070)

Compensation :

Pay Range : $66,372.80 - $96,720.00 / hour

• Benefits available for eligible positions include : 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :

UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture , which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match .

Job Description :

To serve as an oncology population specific clinician and consistent navigator across the complexities of UAB Health System. To serve as a patient advocate providing individualized assistance to oncology patients, families and caregivers. To utilize the nursing process in assessment of the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. To serve as a liaison with the multidisciplinary care team. To provide education and resources to aid in timely access to appropriate level of care, increased utilization of preventive services and promotion of patient self-management with the goal of informed and shared decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required. Oncology nursing experience preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) within 18 months of hire required. Certification as an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) by the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN) within three (3) years of hire required.