Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator

Astera Cancer Care; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Weekend schedule

Job summary

United Urology Group is seeking a Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through the cancer care continuum, coordinating care with multiple departments and ensuring timely access to care. The MONN educates patients, facilitates decisions, and connects to internal and external resources.

The role requires BSN, oncology RN experience, and certification within the first year; oncology-specific credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s prepared RN (BSN) is required.
• Oncology certification is preferred; Navigator cert must be completed within the first year.
• Minimum of five years as an RN in oncology; urology/surgical exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the full cancer care continuum.
• Identify gaps in care and address barriers to access.
• Organize and participate in Patient Care Conferences and share outcomes.
• Assess patient risk and provide psychosocial support as needed.
• Support education on oral chemotherapy, adherence, and side effects.
• Participate in survivorship planning and referrals as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement, navigation metrics, and research.

Skills

Care coordination

EMR proficiency

Nursing process

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Why Join Us?

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

Job Description:

The Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator (MONN) guides patients, families, and caregivers through the cancer care continuum by addressing barriers and ensuring timely access to high-quality, community-based oncology care. Using the nursing process, the MONN provides education, facilitates decision-making, and connects patients with internal and external resources. This role involves regular collaboration with departments such as scheduling, financial counseling, pharmacy, lab, social work, and clinical teams, as well as consistent engagement with physicians and practice leadership to support a seamless navigation experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience.
• Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure.
• Prepares for, organizes, and participates in the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner.
• Performs assessment of patient risk stratification.
• Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or makes referrals for additional screening and support as needed.
• Develop appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed.
• Supports and/or provides oral chemotherapy education, adherence, and side effect monitoring.
• Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed.
• Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics.
• Supports patient advocacy and empowerment.
• Participate in community outreach and cancer prevention education.
• Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization, and healthcare economics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse (BSN) required.
• Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred, Nurse Navigator Certification required to be completed within first year of employment.
• Five (5) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Current knowledge of clinical best practices, quality assurance standards, and patient care management.
• Strong understanding of medical models, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnostics.
• Proficient in applying the full nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with cancer registries, accreditation requirements, and HIPAA compliance.
• Skilled in care coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess health disparities and navigate culturally sensitive patient care needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Highly organized with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in EMR systems, computer use, and online research.
• Knowledge of community resources to support patient care.
• Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas to improve patient outcomes.

Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology—Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology—Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.