GI NURSE NAVIGATOR - RN - HEM/ONC

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Arkansas is seeking a Clinical Navigator RN with oncology background to guide patients through the cancer care continuum from diagnosis to survivorship, working with a multidisciplinary team and following clinical guidelines to ensure timely, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes education, resource provision, and facilitating informed decisions, with a lung cancer focus; applicants should have a BSN and state licensure, and be prepared for a safety-sensitive

Qualifications

• BSN required with current AR RN licensure.
• 3–5 years oncology experience preferred; BLS required.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cancer care across the continuum with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decisions.
• Navigate patients from diagnosis through survivorship in oncology services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing

Education

BSN

Arkansas RN license

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

BSN required. Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience

Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation. 3-5 years Oncology experience preferred. BLS required. Requires leadership, organization, written, and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Navigator is a Registered Nurse with experience in oncology services who navigates patients throughout the process of the continuum of cancer care from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and according to agreed clinical guidelines, with the objective of coordinating high quality patient care across all care delivery sites. Using the nursing process, provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. This Navigator will be tumor site specific, lung.