IBCCP Clinical Nurse Navigator New

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 13 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Patient Programs & Support Services department! The IBCCP Clinical Nurse Navigator provides navigation services for patients requiring breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment services through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP). The clinical nurse in this role will support high-risk patients on the cancer continuum of care, facilitating linkage to treatment services at Erie and partner hospitals, and creating patient care plans as needed.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

*Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides patient navigation for high-risk and newly diagnosed cancer patients.
• Assists patients in understanding diagnosis and treatment options.
• Refers clients to specialists, as necessary
• Participates in yearly IBCCP Women’s Health Conference
• Creates and contributes to monthly and quarterly IBCCP reporting, including running reports in Cornerstone
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Illinois RN licensure required

Skills and Knowledge

Required:

• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) is required. As part of the role, the employee may need to speak with and/or assist Spanish-only-speaking patients.
• At least 2 years of experience in community health or with a similar patient population is required
• One year of customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting is required.
• Desire to learn how to supervise others is required.

Preferred:

• 2 years of nursing experience
• 2 years of supervision experience
• Illinois RN licensure required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office a plus.
• Experience using Epic EMR preferred
• Familiarity with Cornerstone preferred.

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• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.