GI Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) – Day Shift

Inova; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching 5% of eligible def

Education assistance up to $5,250 per/

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health coaching/therapy

Job summary

Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Fairfax location is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support GI oncology patients. This full-time day shift role guides patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, acting as a liaison and advocate within the health system.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and education, with a focus on holistic and coordinated cancer care. The position emphasizes team-based care and patient-centered support.

Qualifications

• Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oncology certification within 2 years of hire
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse
• 3 years progressive nursing experience with primary care management of a patient population
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Anticipates patient needs and advocates for patient rights and appropriate utilization of services.
• Coordinates community health programs and cancer-related education and groups.
• Conducts comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and psycho-social needs and develops a case management plan.
• Coordinates a patient's plan of care including scheduling, referrals and community resources.
• Completes documentation related to pretesting, plan, consent, orders and outcomes per policy.

Skills

Nurse navigator

Case management

Patient advocacy

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Fairfax location is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support GI oncology patients. This full-time day shift role guides patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, acting as a liaison and advocate within the health system.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and education, with a focus on holistic and coordinated cancer care. The position emphasizes team-based care and patient-centered support.