Oncology Nurse Navigator

Job Summary

The Nurse Navigator functions within the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for referred oncology patients with selected diagnoses, with an emphasis on patients diagnosed with surgical cancer. The Navigator is responsible for ensuring all patients referred with a cancer‑related diagnosis or suspicious finding receive effective and comprehensive services. She/he will coordinate patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, serve as a clinical resource to patients and referring physician offices, and act as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for selected cancer patient populations.

She/he demonstrates broad‑based knowledge of cancer care, treatment modalities, resources, data analysis, and community services, and supports patients in navigating the health‑care processes associated with a cancer diagnosis. The Nurse Navigator will provide expert nursing care, including direct clinical practice, consultation, education, and research, and maintain current knowledge of new technology, treatment modalities, and acts as a resource for other clinical staff.

The Nurse Navigator will work as a team with other nurse navigators, cross‑covering when appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of oncology experience required, with a strong knowledge base related to common types of cancers and treatment.
• ONCC certification required within one year of hire date; ongoing certification required.
• BCLS