Oncology Nurse Navigator

Thyme Care • Nashville, TN

2d • Remote

About The Position

As a Thyme Care Oncology Nurse Navigator, you'll be a vital clinical resource for our members and their care network, providing triage, support, and education throughout their cancer journey via phone, email, and video. Under the guidance of our Nurse Team Lead, you'll conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, oversee member health, and facilitate end-of-life care discussions. Your main objective will be to actively engage with members, address clinical issues, and efficiently manage any escalations that arise. In contrast to Specialty Oncology Nurse roles, this position focuses on symptom management and longitudinal care coordination, rather than on coordinating admissions, discharges, and post-discharge needs to prevent readmission. The shifts for this position are either 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST or 11:30 AM - 8 PM EST.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a compact unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license are required.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience, including 3 years in solid tumor oncology nursing.
• Oncology-related certifications such as Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist (AOCNS), or Certified Case Manager (CCM) are required or obtained within 2 years of hire.
• To perform this role, you must be located within the lower 48 United States due to contractual limitations on accessing PHIs.

Nice To Haves

• Compact and single-state licensure in New York and/or Illinois is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize yourself with Thyme Care systems, tools, technology, and partners, conducting a minimum of 20 member calls per day.
• Collaborate closely with Nurse leaders and Medical Directors to ensure alignment with clinical protocols and best practices.
• Establish trusting relationships with members and their care network, prioritizing empathy and active listening in every interaction.
• Adhere to Care Team policies, procedures, and documentation standards, contributing to efficient operations and maintaining quality standards.
• Support members throughout the oncology care continuum, from screening to survivorship or end-of-life care, coordinating care and providing clinical support as needed.
• Identify and promptly address member needs, providing assistance with care coordination, symptom management, nutritional support, discharge planning, and provider referrals.
• Participate in case conferences to monitor member progress, provide updates, and collaborate with the healthcare team on targeted support plans.
• Foster strong partnerships with payers and the members' oncology and primary care providers to optimize care delivery and minimize readmissions.
• Collaborate with non-clinical Care Team members to address social determinants of health needs, such as food resources and transportation access.
• Be available for urgent clinical escalations and provide clinical consult support as required
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned and as related to department business needs and objectives.

Benefits

• We offer a choice of great medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as a generous vacation policy for full-time employees, so you can prioritize the most important parts of your life.
• To ensure sufficient clinical coverage, we ask that our Care Team be prepared to work up to 2 holidays per year, compensated at a 1x hourly rate and a 2.5x holiday rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees