Advocate Health Care

Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States

Full-time Posted Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Major Responsibilities: Coordination and implementation of strategies to ensure quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness for the oncology patients in multiple settings.

Assesses patient needs

Orientates patient to the hospital and outpatient settings as well as the organization

The PONN delivers cancer care across the continuum, from diagnosis through treatment. and implements the transition to survivorship, and end-of-life care

Using the nursing process, the PONN provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum

Critically thinks and clinically assesses patients providing support and education. Manages the complexity of the cancer diagnosis

Communicates and collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members

Reviews distress screening for referrals Communication and Physician Partnership.

Communicates and collaborates with the treating physician

Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team

Receives and responds to new patient referrals Education and Program Development

Reinforces education regarding diagnosis

Connects patient to appropriate and requested resources

Develops and reports outcome metrics to drive program development

Assesses and implements activities that support the standards related to Children's Oncology Group (COG)

Review and strategizes activities that support the community needs assessment of site-specific results.

Using the nursing process, the PONN provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. Professional Role and Associate Engagement.

Provides emotional support for patients

Advocates on behalf of the patient

Empowers the patient to self-advocate

Maintains own knowledge, ability, skills, competencies

Continues to role model organizational behaviors of excellence Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Effective 10/1/16: BSN required Typically requires 5+ years experience in clinical specialty (Oncology) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Global perspective of changing health care environment

Ability to prioritize work

Basic computer skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Current Illinois RN license

CPR certification

OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Flexible hours according to customer needs

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care

Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases

Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)

Must be able to travel to visit physicians and other practices within our region

This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Major Responsibilities: Coordination and implementation of strategies to ensure quality, efficacy, and cost effectiveness for the oncology patients in multiple settings.

Assesses patient needs

Orientates patient to the hospital and outpatient settings as well as the organization

The PONN delivers cancer care across the continuum, from diagnosis through treatment. and implements the transition to survivorship, and end-of-life care

Using the nursing process, the PONN provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum

Critically thinks and clinically assesses patients providing support and education. Manages the complexity of the cancer diagnosis

Communicates and collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members

Reviews distress screening for referrals Communication and Physician Partnership.

Communicates and collaborates with the treating physician

Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team

Receives and responds to new patient referrals Education and Program Development

Reinforces education regarding diagnosis

Connects patient to appropriate and requested resources

Develops and reports outcome metrics to drive program development

Assesses and implements activities that support the standards related to Children's Oncology Group (COG)

Review and strategizes activities that support the community needs assessment of site-specific results.

Using the nursing process, the PONN provides patient and family insight with appropriate education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. Professional Role and Associate Engagement.

Provides emotional support for patients

Advocates on behalf of the patient

Empowers the patient to self-advocate

Maintains own knowledge, ability, skills, competencies

Continues to role model organizational behaviors of excellence Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Effective 10/1/16: BSN required Typically requires 5+ years experience in clinical specialty (Oncology) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Global perspective of changing health care environment

Ability to prioritize work

Basic computer skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Current Illinois RN license

CPR certification

OCN Certification or Nurse Navigator Certification obtained within 2 years of hire.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Flexible hours according to customer needs

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care

Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases

Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)

Must be able to travel to visit physicians and other practices within our region

This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.