Senior Nurse Navigator - Hematology/Oncology

City of Hope • Irvine, CA

135d

About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Nurse Navigator to join our hematology/oncology team in the ambulatory clinic setting. In this rewarding role, you'll be a key advocate and resource for patients facing complex cancer diagnoses—offering personalized education and support, especially around chemotherapy treatment and ensuring a seamless, timely care experience. You'll work closely with physicians, research teams, and transplant coordinators to coordinate diagnostic processes and care plans, advocating for each patient every step of the way. As a trusted liaison between specialties, you'll help ensure that no detail is missed and that follow-up care is prompt and effective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of professional nursing experience to include three (3) years of ambulatory oncology experience.
• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• One of the following certifications required within one (1) year of hire: OCN, AOCN, ONN-CG, ONN-CGSM, AOCNP

Nice To Haves

• With preferred degree, two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory oncology setting.
• Hematology/Oncology background

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new patients, guiding them through initial consultations, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning.
• Provide individualized education on chemotherapy and other treatment protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, research and transplant coordinators, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely diagnoses and coordinated care.
• Act as a consistent communicator between specialties, ensuring continuity, timely follow-ups, and patient-centered support throughout the care journey.
• Help patients and their families feel informed, supported, and empowered at every stage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree