• Job Description
• The Per Diem Clinical Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge, who provides individualized assistance to the patients, families, and caregivers through informed decision making, timely access to quality health and psychosocial care, and coordination of appropriate follow-up visits throughout the cancer continuum.

This individual helps overcome healthcare system barriers, influence the systems and behaviors, and address the gaps of care through research and evidence-based practices guided by regulatory committees and professional organizations. The Per Diem Clinical Oncology Nurse Navigator supports the organizational strategies to deliver high-quality care to the population served through community needs assessment, navigation program development, marketing and outreach, and ONN specific-outcome metrics (i.e., care coordination, guidance, education, and advocacy) established by the organization. The Per Diem Clinical Oncology Nurse Navigator initiates, develops, and implements mechanisms for effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, that includes (but not limited to), new patient coordinators (NPC), clinical oncology associates, clinical coordinators (RNs), clinical infusion nurses, advanced practice providers (NPs & PAs), physicians, social workers, and nursing/administrative leadership for the attainment of the highest standards of patient care.

• Qualifications
• + Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing required. + Master's degree preferred + 3-5 years minimum demonstrated clinical and administrative expertise in the area of nursing practice assigned. + 2-3 years' experience in Oncology + Licensed as a registered nurse with current registration in New York State. + ONS/ONCC Chemo Bio Cert
• Compensation Statement
• The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.

The salary range for the role is $70.00 - $70.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Non-Bargaining Unit, 870 - Cancer Center - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

• Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE

• 1.

Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship-Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. 2. Organizes and leads in the execution of day to day patient care coordination, as appropriate to program objectives and areas of clinical expertise. 3. Assists patients in accessing cancer care and navigating health care systems using a thorough chart review in EMR systems. 4. Assesses barriers to care and engage patients and families in creating potential solutions to financial, practical, and social challenges. 5. Identifies appropriate and credible resources responsive to patient needs (practical, social, physical, emotional, spiritual), taking into consideration reading level, health literacy, culture, language, and the amount of information desired. 6. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a robust plan of care throughout the cancer care continuum. 7. Establishes and implements short and long term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures to ensure a high level of performance in nursing care delivery to the specialty patient population. 8. Educates patients and caregivers on the multidisciplinary nature of cancer treatment, the roles of team members, the promotion of health, and what to expect from the health system, while anticipating needs and readiness to learn. 9. Follows up with patients to support adherence to the agreed-upon treatment plan through continued non-clinical barrier assessment and referrals to supportive resources in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• About Us
• Strength through Unity and Inclusion
• The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence.

We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

• About the

Mount Sinai Health System:

• Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.

Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.

We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

• Compensation Statement
• Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.

The salary range for the role is $70 - $70 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.