Oncology Nurse Navigator – Physician Aligned, BMG Oncology Elkhart

Oncology Nurse Navigator – Physician Aligned, BMG Oncology Elkhart, Full-time Days Featured Job Sign-On Bonus

• Location Elkhart, IN
• Facility Beacon Medical Group
• Schedule Full-time - Day - Monday-Friday 8:00am-5pm

Beacon Health System is hiring a full‑time days Physician Aligned – Oncology Nurse Navigator for our Beacon Medical Group located in Elkhart, IN.

We’re proud to offer a sign‑on bonus of $5,000 one‑time (not base pay).

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts

As a division of Beacon Health System, Beacon Medical Group is the largest, most comprehensive medical group in the region. Currently employing more than 250 physicians and 80 advanced practice clinicians, BMG is deeply rooted in the community it serves. Providing comprehensive treatment with a personal touch, we are dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

As a Physician Aligned – Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will report to the Manager or designee. You will manage resources through interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes for oncology patients, coordinating research data and community physicians with Beacon Health System resources. You will serve as a hospital and Beacon Medical Group ambassador from the patient’s first contact to post‑treatment follow‑up.

You will provide education regarding available services and develop survivorship care plans for eligible patients.

• Coordinate oncology patient care across the full continuum
• Guide adult oncology patients through the healthcare system
• Assess newly diagnosed patients/families for needs and barriers to care
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to implement care plans and achieve outcomes
• Serve as liaison between patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and care processes
• Identify and address barriers (insurance, transportation, childcare, financial, language, etc.)
• Initiate and coordinate referrals to internal departments and community resources
• Partner with community agencies to support patient care needs
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences to plan interventions
• Promote patient compliance through education and support of treatment plans
• Monitor and report variance trends to leadership and physician reviewers
• Track, gather, and report patient outcomes, including post‑procedure follow‑up
• Develop and review survivorship care plans, including long‑term follow‑up guidance
• Conduct community health screenings and educational outreach
• Contribute to Oncology Care Committee and required reporting (e.g., ACS)

• Compile, analyze, and report utilization and performance data
• Prepare summaries and reports for Oncology Care Committee review

• Manage patient flow within oncology and multidisciplinary clinics
• Provide direct nursing care in multidisciplinary settings
• Coordinate scheduling of procedures and follow‑ups
• Identify eligible patients via Cancer Registry
• Develop, deliver, and review survivorship care plans with patients/families

• Complete special projects and other assigned duties to support department effectiveness

Necessitates thorough knowledge of oncology clinical care practices, procedures, and techniques, alongside a deep understanding of community agencies and resources. You must possess counseling skills and the ability to connect patients with appropriate services. Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills are required, along with excellent interpersonal abilities to maintain respectful relationships with patients, families, physicians, staff, and the public. Demonstrated sensitivity, tact, and professionalism, as well as strong time management, problem‑solving, and organization skills, are essential for independent prioritization and management of work activities.

Proficiency in computer systems and clinical/administrative software is required.

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• A current license to practice as an RN in Indiana and an Oncology Certified Nursing (OCN) certification are required; if not certified, certification must be obtained within two years of hire
• Five years of oncology nursing experience is preferred
• Prior experience in a leadership role with problem‑solving and conflict‑management processes in a healthcare setting is required