Hybrid Oncology Nurse Navigator — Care Coordination

Stanford Health Care; California; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is hiring an Oncology Nurse Navigator in Palo Alto. This licensed nurse will coordinate cancer care from diagnosis through survivorship, partnering with physicians, social workers, and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes nurse-led navigation, education, coordination, and supporting patients across the care continuum. Expect a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote elements, aligning with NCCN and Stanford standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college /university.
• Masters of Science (MS) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MS), preferred.
• RN licensure in good standing and oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures NCCN/Stanford guidelines are followed in cancer care and pathways.
• Assess patient education needs and provide disease-specific information and options.
• Coordinate with the care team to address barriers to care and support services.
• Facilitate communication among care teams and provide navigation throughout the patient journey.
• Focus on referrals, second opinions, and community-based supportive care options.

Skills

RN experience

Oncology

Nurse navigation

MS Office

Communication

Care coordination

Education

BSN

MS in Nursing/ MSN

Tools

Epic EMR

MS Office

Job description

Stanford Health Care is hiring an Oncology Nurse Navigator in Palo Alto. This licensed nurse will coordinate cancer care from diagnosis through survivorship, partnering with physicians, social workers, and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes nurse-led navigation, education, coordination, and supporting patients across the care continuum. Expect a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote elements, aligning with NCCN and Stanford standards.