Company Name: Beacon Health System
Location: South Bend, Indiana, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable ($5,000.00 Sign On Bonus)
Industry: Healthcare
Job Overview
Beacon Health System is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Oncology Nurse Navigator (BMG) to join our team in South Bend, Indiana. This Full-time, Mid-Level to Senior-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to serve as a vital guide for adult oncology patients, helping them navigate the complex healthcare system from diagnosis through survivorship.
As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will be instrumental in coordinating resources through interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. You will leverage your extensive oncology nursing experience, leadership skills, and thorough knowledge of community resources to address patient needs, overcome barriers to care, and provide essential education and support. If you are a dedicated nursing professional with proven experience in problem-solving and conflict management, a passion for patient advocacy, and eager to make a tangible impact on the lives of cancer patients, Beacon Health System invites you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist adult oncology patients as they navigate through the healthcare system, providing seamless coordination of care.
- Conduct initial discussions with newly diagnosed patients (and their families) to determine their needs and identify potential barriers to care.
- Network effectively with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure the effective implementation of patient care plans.
- Act as a crucial liaison between the family and the inter-disciplinary team, educating and assisting them with understanding the plan of care.
- Provide comprehensive support to patients regarding various issues and concerns, including insurance, transportation, childcare, financial resources, language barriers, and education.
- Initiate referrals within Beacon Medical Group and other community agencies to connect patients with appropriate resources.
- Collaborate effectively with community agencies to coordinate referrals, ensuring patients receive holistic support.
- Utilize interdisciplinary care conferences to plan and coordinate interventions for patients.
- Encourage patient compliance with medical instructions and referrals by providing clear education and support.
- Report information regarding variance trends to the manager/director or appropriate Physician reviewer.
- Coordinate the gathering and reporting of patient outcome information, including follow-ups after procedures.
- Develop and discuss comprehensive survivorship plans with eligible patients and families, outlining treatment received, potential late/long-term effects, and follow-up guidelines.
- Conduct health screenings and provide educational offerings in the community to promote cancer awareness and prevention.
- Maintain an active role in the Oncology Care Committee, contributing to quality initiatives.
- Compile and analyze data for reports, providing insights into patient outcomes and program effectiveness.
- Prepare summaries and reports for the Oncology Care Committee, presenting key findings.
- Manage patients under individual oncology clinics and/or BMG (Beacon Medical Group) clinic, ensuring coordinated care.
- Provide direct nursing care for multidisciplinary clinics as needed.
- Coordinate the scheduling of necessary procedures and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Utilize analytic cases from the Cancer Registry for developing individualized survivorship care plans.
- Deliver and discuss survivorship care plans with eligible patients and their families.
- Attend and participate in department meetings, complete mandatory education/competencies, annual health requirements, and maintain licensure/certification (including BCLS/CPR).
- Consistently utilize appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques for safety.
- Adhere to all regulatory agency requirements, survey processes, and compliance standards.
- Comply with established organization and department policies and procedures.
- Be available to work overtime and additional shifts/schedules when required to meet patient needs.
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior-Level (Minimum 5 years of oncology nursing experience preferred, but prior leadership experience required).
- Education Requirement: Completion of an accredited nursing program (RN license required).
- Required Skills:
- Completion of an accredited nursing program.
- Current license to practice as an RN in Indiana.
- Oncology Certified Nursing (OCN) certification required (if not certified, within two years of hire).
- Minimum of five years of oncology nursing experience (preferred).
- Prior experience in a leadership role (which utilized problem-solving and conflict management processes) in a healthcare setting (required).
- Thorough knowledge of oncology clinical care practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of community agencies, services, programs, and resources for patients/families.
- Knowledge of counseling techniques and ability to identify/utilize appropriate resources.
- Communication skills (verbal, written, listening) to effectively counsel patients/families.
- Interpersonal skills to promote and maintain cooperative, courteous, and sincere relationships.
- Sensitivity and tact when working with patients/families.
- Time management and problem-solving skills, ability to independently prioritize and organize work, ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Computer skills and knowledge to effectively use and support various computer programs.
- Proven ability to assist adult oncology patients navigate the healthcare system.
- Skilled in conducting initial discussions with newly diagnosed patients (and families) to determine needs/barriers.
- Experience networking with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure effective implementation of care plans.
- Ability to assist the physician by acting as a liaison between family and inter-disciplinary team (educating/assisting with plan of care).
- Proficient in providing support to patients with issues/concerns (insurance, transportation, childcare, financial resources, language barriers, education).
- Skilled in initiating referrals within Beacon Medical Group and other community agencies to connect patients with resources.
- Experience collaborating with community agencies to coordinate referrals.
- Proficient in utilizing interdisciplinary care conferences.
- Skilled in encourage patient compliance with medical instructions and referrals.
- Experience reporting information regarding variance trends.
- Proficient in coordinating gathering and reporting of patient outcome information.
- Skilled in developing and discussing survivorship plans (treatment received, late/long-term effects, follow-up guidelines).
- Experience conducting health screenings and providing educational offerings in the community.
- Proficient in maintaining an active role in the Oncology Care Committee.
- Skilled in compiling and analyzing data for reports.
- Proficient in preparing summaries and reports for Oncology Care Committee.
- Skilled in managing patients under individual oncology clinics and/or BMG clinic.
- Proficient in providing direct nursing care for multidisciplinary clinics.
- Skilled in coordinating scheduling of necessary procedures and follow-up.
- Proficient in utilizing analytic cases from Cancer Registry for survivorship care plans.
- Skilled in delivering and discussing survivorship care plans with eligible patients/families.
- Ability to attend and participate in department meetings, completing mandatory education/competencies, annual health requirements, maintaining licensure/certification (BCLS/CPR).
- Consistently utilizing appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques.
- Adhering to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
- Complying with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime and additional shifts/schedules.
Salary and Benefits
Beacon Health System offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Oncology Nurse Navigator (BMG) position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your extensive experience, qualifications, and leadership background. A $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus is also mentioned. We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our valued nursing professionals. Beyond your salary, Beacon Health System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement plan, and opportunities for continuous education and professional development, including support for OCN certification.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time, On-site position located in South Bend, Indiana, United States. You will primarily work within a hospital and clinic setting, directly interacting with adult oncology patients and their families. The role demands strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, physicians, and community agencies. The environment can be sensitive, requiring tact and empathy. You will be expected to attend department meetings, maintain certifications, and be available to work overtime and additional shifts/schedules as needed.
Why Work with Us
At Beacon Health System, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a dedicated community of caregivers committed to enhancing the health and well-being of those we serve. Joining us as an Oncology Nurse Navigator (BMG) means becoming a pivotal leader in a system that values Healthcare excellence, compassionate Nursing, and patient-centered care.
You’ll be empowered to guide cancer patients through every step of their journey, break down barriers to care, and directly contribute to optimal patient outcomes and quality of life. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your leadership skills, oncology expertise, and passion for patient advocacy are highly valued. If you are a driven and experienced oncology nurse seeking a challenging role where your contributions make a tangible and profound difference in the lives of cancer patients, Beacon Health System offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter, along with a $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus.
