Cancer Care Nurse Navigator (RN)

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Harlem (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Navigator to provide individualized support to patients and families, guiding them through cancer care pathways and ensuring timely access to services.

The role interfaces with patients in person, by phone, and electronically, supporting the Wellstar Specialty Program. The Nurse Navigator will use the nursing process to educate, coordinate care, and improve access while collaborating with clinical teams and program leadership to address barriers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years nursing practice
• Minimum 2 years disease-specific nursing experience
• Outpatient care or care coordination experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert in the field of navigation and improves patient care timeliness.
• Collaborates with program leaders to evaluate data from community needs assessments.
• Coordinates care with specialty clinics and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely access to services.
• Promotes population-specific, patient-centered care and supports ongoing professional development.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Critical thinking

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Education

ASN

Diploma RN

BSN

Tools

BLS

RN license

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Navigator to provide individualized support to patients and families, guiding them through cancer care pathways and ensuring timely access to services.

The role interfaces with patients in person, by phone, and electronically, supporting the Wellstar Specialty Program. The Nurse Navigator will use the nursing process to educate, coordinate care, and improve access while collaborating with clinical teams and program leadership to address barriers