Oncology Nurse Navigator

Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC•Belleville, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

RCCA is seeking a motivated Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our team in Belleville, NJ. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making an impact, working collaboratively, and contributing to a high-quality, mission-driven environment. You’ll support day-to-day operations, collaborate with a dedicated team, and help ensure excellent service while maintaining accuracy and compliance. We offer competitive pay (range disclosed per state law), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth in a respectful, inclusive workplace. Apply through our official careers site to be considered—we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse (BSN)
5 (five) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to apply the full nursing process in day-to-day clinical operations, including assessment, analysis and nursing diagnosis, care planning, implementation and outcomes evaluation
Ability to assess health disparities, identify needs of populations and cultures found within the general facility service area, describe a patient navigation process to address those needs, and document outcomes
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Ability to apply and/or oversee care coordination in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working computer and internet skills, including an electronic EMR system
Basic knowledge of local community resources

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred
Nurse Navigator Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience
Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure
Prepares for, organizes and leads the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner
Performs assessment of patient risk stratification
Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or make referrals for additional screening and support as needed
Develops appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed
Supports and/or provides oral chemotherapy education, adherence and side effect monitoring
Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed
Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics
Supports patient advocacy and empowerment
Participates in community outreach and cancer prevention education
Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization and healthcare economics