Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator – Cancer Institute

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

. Serve as the primary point of contact for people affected by cancer, primarily through the call center .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeSioux Falls • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology nursing triage, client needs assessment, and effective communication with patients and families. Proficient in maintaining electronic medical records and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care and resource accessibility.

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Registered Nurse (RN)Oncology Nurse TriageClient Needs AssessmentElectronic Medical RecordsCompliance with CMS and The Joint Commission

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Hard Skills

Oncology NursingClient Needs AssessmentData Collection and AnalysisElectronic Medical Records ManagementPatient Education

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Resource Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Active RN License

Industry Keywords

Cancer CareAAACN Nursing-Process ModelMental Health ReferralsCommunity ResourcesQuality Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for people affected by cancer, primarily through the call center
Complete client needs assessments and document them in databases and electronic medical records
Provide oncology nurse triage using the AAACN nursing-process model
Address clinical concerns and provide education and educational resources
Make referrals to appropriate resources and services
Provide ongoing support and follow-up according to protocols
Assist clients in eliminating barriers to timely, quality care across prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
Refer mental health and emotional support needs to appropriate professionals
Assist leadership with planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of goals and objectives
Assist leadership with data collection, analysis, and reporting
Maintain current knowledge of local, regional, and national cancer resources and keep the electronic resource database updated
Collaborate with American Cancer Society and other cancer-support organizations
Collaborate with Avera Cancer Institute staff, providers, and the broader Avera system to coordinate patient and family care
Maintain contact with referring agencies, related individuals, and community resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse (RN) required
Active license in the state of practice required upon hire
Ability to work rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to participate in on-call nights, weekends, and holidays
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Compliance with applicable CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA requirements
1–3 years of clinical environment experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

PRN position
Remote call shifts averaging about 4 shifts per month
Coverage during daytime hours can be done remotely or on-site in Sioux Falls