Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Nurse Navigator - Oncology

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Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Oncology Navigator

Pay Range: $100,000 - $145,000 per year

Location: 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Oncology Clinical Nurse Navigator for the Morris Cancer Center at the New Brunswick campus. The Clinical Nurse Navigator is a registered professional nurse with clinical oncology knowledge who works in multiple departments to provide individualized, culturally sensitive assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, the Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision‑making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the care continuum.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2–3 years of acute‑care nursing experience in a hospital setting
• Oncology Navigation certification required within 3 years of employment

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Oncology experience

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

• Day Shift, 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, some weekend and holiday rotation
• Full‑time

• Possess deep oncology knowledge, awareness of systemic barriers (e.g., insurance, social determinants), and familiarity with evidence‑based resources.
• Proactively assist patients and families in accessing cancer care by guiding them through health system complexities.
• Identify barriers—financial, logistical, cultural, or language—and collaborate on culturally sensitive strategies to overcome them.
• Provide patients and caregivers with appropriate resources, financial aid, transportation, psychosocial supports tailored to literacy levels, cultural background, and language.
• Conduct timely follow‑ups to assess non‑clinical obstacles (financial, social, family) and facilitate referrals to support services.
• Engage actively with the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure coordinated delivery of treatment and supportive care plans, advocating for timely follow‑up and continuity across settings.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and clinical staff about the critical role of adherence to treatment schedules, guidelines, follow‑up visits, and culturally influenced health beliefs.
• Promote shared decision‑making and reinforce understanding of care pathways.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, organizational, interpersonal skills, and confidence in independent problem‑solving essential for navigating complex oncology care.
• Show integrity, honesty, compassion, and cultural humility, even during challenging or sensitive exchanges.
• Maintain respect, privacy, and cultural competence at all times.
• Serve as a consistent advocate for patients and families, representing their interests to providers, payers, and the healthcare team to ensure equitable care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the patient’s medical records using standardized tools and protocols to track progress.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.