Nurse Navigator (NN) - Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Clinic

Department: 02410 AMG Park Ridge 1700 Luther Ln POB - Surgery: Thoracic Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: The role is hybrid and the hours vary it is s salaried position.  Days they may be needed in person would be Monday - Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Where You Will Work :   Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of   Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.   We’re   Looking For:   Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices   Bachelor's Degree in Nursing .   Typically requires 5 years of experience in nursing that includes performing nursing assessments, care plan development, and educating patients .       What   You’ll   Do:   Schedule:   The role is hybrid and the hours vary it is s salaried position.  Days they may be needed in person would be Monday - Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Provides continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings .   Develops a relationship with   patient   and their multidisciplinary team to   facilitate   and/or navigate through   subsequent   treatment and follow-up to reflect continuity of care.   Completes a nursing assessment to   identify   the patient's individualized needs and collaborates with multidisciplinary team and other departments to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.   Supports the patient and family by providing education, addressing psychosocial needs, advocating, providing continuity of   care   and   identifying   barriers to care .   Navigates patients and family members throughout the diagnosis,   treatment   and follow-up of the patient throughout the continuum of care.   Provides   expert clinical advice to the multidisciplinary team in designing collaborative teaching plans/programs and in planning/providing patient/family education and discharge planning including wellness and health maintenance within designated specialty.   Coordinates   timely , seamless,   evidenced   based care across the care continuum resulting in best patient outcomes.   About This Location:   Park Ridge Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.    At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community,   you’ll   join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.   You’ll   be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether   you're   at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education,   you’ll   help shape the future of health—because here,   we’re   redefining care for you, for us, for all.   Your feedback matters.   Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.   Ph ysical Requirements and Working Conditions   Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist   frequently   throughout the workday.    Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.    Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.    Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with   ability   to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.    Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.    Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.    May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be   worn   as necessary.    Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.    Physical Abilities Testing may be   required .    Additional   department specific physical requirements may be   identified   for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.   Ready to Take the Next Step:   Apply Now!   Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per