Compassionate Oncology Nurse Navigator & Care Guide

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in New Orleans, Louisiana seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator to guide patients through the cancer journey with compassion and clinical expertise. You will coordinate care, provide education, and support patients, families, and care teams from diagnosis through survivorship.

The role emphasizes advocacy, empathy, and proactive problem solving to ensure seamless care and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 3 years of professional nursing experience in specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care, provide education, answer questions, remove barriers, and guide patients through their cancer journey.
• Communicate and coordinate the treatment plan to internal and external departments and agencies, ensuring continuity of patient care.
• Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment options and available resources.
• Review medical documentation to help physicians obtain complete and accurate treatment plans.
• Serve as a link between patients and all care providers and support services.

Skills

Oncology care

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Care management software

Job description

100 LCMC Health in New Orleans, Louisiana seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator to guide patients through the cancer journey with compassion and clinical expertise. You will coordinate care, provide education, and support patients, families, and care teams from diagnosis through survivorship.

The role emphasizes advocacy, empathy, and proactive problem solving to ensure seamless care and patient experience.