Breast Cancer Care Navigator - Full-Time Day Shift

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova’s Life With Cancer team in Fairfax is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator for Breast Cancer to support patients through diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up. This full‑time day shift role (Mon–Fri) is exempt and located at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, VA.

The Navigator will coordinate care, advocate for patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes in a comprehensive cancer program.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years progressive clinical nursing with primary care management of patient population.
• Current BLS certification.
• Certification in oncology within 2 years of employment.
• Strong oncology knowledge and understanding of insurance, resources and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and families through cancer care from diagnosis to follow‑up.
• Coordinate plans of care, scheduling, referrals, and access to community resources.
• Act as liaison between patients, families and healthcare providers to promote optimal outcomes.
• Provide education, emotional support and resources to patients and families throughout treatment.
• Promote patient-centered care with shared decision making and support programs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

BLS certification

Oncology knowledge

Patient advocacy

Education

BSN

Job description

Inova’s Life With Cancer team in Fairfax is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator for Breast Cancer to support patients through diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up. This full‑time day shift role (Mon–Fri) is exempt and located at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, VA.

The Navigator will coordinate care, advocate for patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes in a comprehensive cancer program.