Oncology Nurse Navigator
About The Position
Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) Full-Time Make a Difference in the Lives of Cancer Patients Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse with oncology experience who is passionate about guiding patients through one of the most challenging journeys of their lives? We're seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) to provide personalized support, education, and care coordination for oncology patients from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and beyond. In this highly collaborative role, you'll serve as a patient advocate, helping individuals and their families navigate the healthcare system, overcome barriers to care, and ensure timely access to quality treatment and supportive resources.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to effectively coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with excellent interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous oncology nursing experience
- Experience with care coordination or nurse navigation
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary oncology setting
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, preferably MediTech
- Oncology Nursing Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advocate and resource for oncology patients and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
- Educate patients on their diagnosis, treatment options, available resources, and care plans to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinate care between physicians, clinic nurses, specialists, caregivers, and community resources to ensure seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
- Identify and remove barriers to treatment by collaborating with internal and external healthcare providers.
- Follow up with patients after surgeries, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, chemotherapy treatments, and other significant care events.
- Facilitate communication among physicians, referring providers, patients, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Coordinate hospice, home health, skilled nursing, survivorship, and other supportive care services as appropriate.
- Manage patient documentation, care plans, oncology histories, worklists, symptom management, and critical results using the electronic medical record.
- Assist with quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities, data collection, and departmental reporting.
- Support policy and procedure development while ensuring compliance with regulatory and oncology practice standards.
- Participate in staff education, professional development, and ongoing competency development within oncology nursing.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.
Benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
