Nurse Navigator

Full Time
Orange, CA
$121,710 - $160,609 a year
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Job description

Updated: May 16, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Cancer Center - Medicine

Job Description:
UC Title: CASE MGR EX
Position Number: 40989566
Reports to: Asst Dir, Oncology Services
Working Title: Nurse Navigator
Cost Center: Cancer Center - Medicine (427702)
Bargaining Unit: UPTE
FLSA: Exempt
Date Created: 5/10/2023
Job Code: 007870
Hours: 40
Shift: Not Applicable
FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the patients seen in the Cancer Center. Functions as the primary contact for patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to oncology care, diagnostic procedures, medication/treatments and other complex aspects of the plan of care. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure, surgical preparation and teaching, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures. The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and ensures safe use of all equipment in the physician office practice. Assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.


Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:
Annual Rate Minimum $121,709.52 Midpoint $141,169.68 Maximum $160,608.96
Required Qualifications:
Current CA RN license
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Demonstrated practice with and knowledge of chemotherapy agents
Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an Inpatient or Outpatient Oncology setting OR 1 Year clinical experience and recent completion of cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within previous year
Basic Life Support certification required
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Oncology/Hematologic Malignancies patient population knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and care of the post-transplant patient
Oncology Nurse Certification
Knowledge of complications associated with hematological oncology conditions

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Legal Right to Work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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