RN Oncology Navigator

Carteret Health Care • Morehead City, NC

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About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a patient educator and advocate, care coordinator, system navigator, and community ambassador. The role supports patients and their families after a cancer diagnosis and through treatment, serving as a gateway to Carteret General Hospital’s services. The navigator assists patients with all cancer types from initial referral through survivorship.

The position aims to improve the cancer experience and optimize patient, physician, organizational, and community clinical quality outcomes by providing consistent, timely care coordination for the cancer program while reducing wait times and suffering associated with cancer and its treatments. The role reports to the Director of Cancer Treatment Services and works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Five years of oncology nursing experience.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
• Certification in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration from ONS.
• Clinical expertise and scientific knowledge related to cancer care.
• Ability in leadership, teaching, and management.
• Membership in a specialty-related professional organization.
• Familiarity with current trends and issues relevant to community cancer care practices and issues.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

• Educate and advocate for patients affected by cancer and their families.
• Coordinate care and help patients navigate the healthcare system and Carteret General Hospital’s services.
• Assist patients with all cancer types from initial referral through survivorship.
• Provide consistent and timely care coordination for the cancer program.
• Help improve the cancer treatment experience and clinical quality outcomes for patients, physicians, the organization, and the community.
• Help reduce wait times and suffering related to cancer and its treatments.
• Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time