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Registered Nurse, Imaging/IR Nurse Navigator

City of Hope Chicago · Zion, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a patient move through testing faster than they expected.

What they are checking: Persistence and coordination that shorten the anxious wait for a diagnosis.

How do you deliver or support the delivery of a cancer diagnosis to a patient?

What they are checking: Compassion and steadiness during one of the hardest moments of a patient's life.

What breast imaging, IR or navigation experience do you bring?

What they are checking: Relevant background for a role that blends imaging nursing and navigation.

What would you do

A woman calls after an abnormal mammogram, scared and unsure what happens next. How do you guide her?

What they are checking: Calm, clear navigation for patients at the frightening start of a possible breast cancer diagnosis.

You coordinate between Zion and Morton Grove breast care centers. How do you keep patients from falling through the cracks?

What they are checking: Systems for tracking patients across two sites so no one is lost to follow-up.

How do you work with radiologists, surgeons and schedulers to get a patient from biopsy to surgical consult?

What they are checking: Coordination across specialties that keeps the care pathway moving.

About the work

Walk me through the new intake pathway you would set up for undiagnosed breast patients.

What they are checking: Ability to organize a pathway that moves patients quickly from imaging to biopsy to results.

How do you prepare a patient for an image-guided breast biopsy?

What they are checking: Knowledge of pre-procedure checks like blood thinners, allergies and patient teaching.

After an IR procedure your patient's biopsy site starts swelling and they feel lightheaded. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they spot signs of bleeding after a procedure and get help before the patient worsens.

How do you track whether the new pathway is actually shortening time to diagnosis?

What they are checking: Use of simple metrics to show the pathway is working and to improve it.

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The full job description

As published by City of Hope Chicago.

Registered Nurse, Imaging/IR Nurse Navigator About City of Hope , City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. To demonstrate support of the hospital mission and vision by providing nursing care. This Registered Nurse will coordinate the new intake pathway of undiagnosed breast patients for our Zion and Morton Grove breast care centers. Demonstrates the ability to assess, coordinate, plan, monitor, implement and evaluate the patient’s plan of care while ensuring and facilitating the achievement of optimal quality and clinical outcomes. Provides professional nursing services in the direct and indirect care of patients and assists with all breast biopsies in Mammography, US and MRI departments at the Zion site. The successful candidate: • Must be able to work ONSITE Mon-Fri. 7:30a-4:00p No Call. No Holidays. • This Navigator RN will abstract patients’ relevant medical history and assures all necessary documentation is complete and available. • Under the direction of the radiologist, facilitates multi-modality patient education to ensure understanding of proposed breast imaging care plan. • Ensure breast biopsy orders are correct and scheduled in the appropriate Imaging modality per radiologist’s recommendation • Tracks previous biopsies for Outside Films (negative and positive) and assures previous outside surgical markers are accounted for in planning. • Assist with all breast biopsies in Mammography, US and MRI departments. Includes responsibility for procedural charting in Epic for consent and time out. Also, may include documentation of medications, supplies, implants and pulling intra-procedure medications from the Pyxis. • Educates the patients post biopsy. • Gathers results and may be present for follow up consultations. • Calls non-oncology patients with biopsy results and instructs on pathway for care. • Works with clinic/surgical teams to develop breast drain process for post-op seromas of the breast and axilla. Educates patients on output and removal. • Works as part of the healthcare team to provide excellent patient care in the Imaging department. Perform tasks as outlined in facility policies and procedures, as required by regulating agencies and according to best nursing practices. Including, but not limited to limited central line care, procedure assist and medication administration. Qualifications Your qualifications should include: • Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE school of Nursing • 1-2 years clinical nursing experience., • RN IL State License • BLS required City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. Please note : City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews. • Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms. • City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process. • We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer. • All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses. • Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels. • Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices. • If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org .

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