Lung Cancer Navigator | Nurse Practitioner | Physicians Regional Medical Center | Naples, FL

Physicians Regional Medical Center – Pine Ridge is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as a Lung Cancer Navigator
. This unique role will focus on coordinating and navigating patients through the lung cancer diagnostic and treatment continuum, ensuring timely access to advanced care and improving patient outcomes.

• Identify and navigate patients with incidental pulmonary findings requiring further evaluation.
• Manage and coordinate care for patients who may be candidates for ION robotic-assisted lung navigation bronchoscopy and other advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Order and coordinate additional diagnostic testing, including:
  • PET scans
  • Interventional Radiology procedures
  • Laboratory testing
  • Additional imaging and diagnostic studies as clinically indicated
• Facilitate downstream testing and procedures to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Coordinate referrals and navigation for post-operative patients to appropriate oncology services.
• Collaborate with pulmonology, radiology, oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage local cardiothoracic surgeons when patients are determined to be surgical candidates.
• Lead and coordinate the hospital's multidisciplinary tumor board.
• Educate patients and families on available treatment options and advanced cancer care services available locally.
• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the diagnostic and treatment journey.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor patient progress through the care continuum.

• Full-time, hospital-employed role
• Administrative and clinical role
• Day schedule:
  Monday - Friday
• No ER or call coverage responsibilities
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with match

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current Florida licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Experience in oncology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, navigation, or a related specialty preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and care coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment