Nurse Navigator

Position Summary:

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse who guides patients through the cancer care continuum, helping coordinate timely, compassionate, and evidence-based care from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, or end-of-life care.

• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for oncology patients and families.

• Assess patient needs, identify barriers to care, and develop individualized navigation plans.

• Coordinate appointments, diagnostic testing, referrals, treatment, and follow-up care.

• Educate patients and families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effects, and available resources.

• Facilitate communication among oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncology, primary care providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Connect patients with financial assistance, transportation, nutrition, social work, behavioral health, and community resources.

• Promote adherence to treatment plans and help reduce delays or gaps in care.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, quality-improvement initiatives, and cancer program activities.

• Document navigation activities, education, referrals, and outcomes.

• Advocate for patient-centered, culturally sensitive, and equitable cancer care.

Position Qualification:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing; BSN preferred.

• Oncology nursing experience preferred.

• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred

• Strong assessment, communication, care-coordination, education, and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of cancer treatment, oncology medications, symptom management, and psychosocial needs.

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.