Oncology Navigator RN

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 46,163 - 66,923; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Navigator RN in Omaha to provide expert nursing support to patients navigating their healthcare journeys. The position involves educating patients on treatment options, assessing psychosocial needs, and coordinating care. Candidates should have 3 years of clinical nursing experience and be a Registered Nurse in Nebraska. The role offers a competitive pay range of $33.51 - $48.58 per hour, reflecting our commitment to quality patient care at CHI Health Immanuel.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse license in Nebraska required.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about diseases and treatment options.
• Provide clinical resources for patient support.
• Assess patients for psychosocial distress.
• Serve as a liaison to physicians for patient questions.
• Address barriers to care such as finances and transportation.
• Ensure accessible health information for patients.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Patient-centered approach

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Navigator RN, you will provide expert nursing guidance and support to patients as they navigate complex healthcare journeys. Every day you will assess patient needs, educate on treatment options, coordinate care across multiple providers, and facilitate access to resources, acting as a central point of contact. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, exceptional communication and problem‑solving skills, and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach to ensure seamless and informed care.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about their diseases, treatment, and side effects of treatment and how to manage them.
• Provide clinical resources – where to seek a second opinion, treatment or testing that may not be available locally, and how to access reliable sources of information.
• Assess patients for psychosocial distress and refer to a medical social worker or counselor if more intensive support is needed.
• Answer questions as appropriate and serve as a liaison to the physician for additional questions and concerns.
• Address tangible barriers to care such as finances, housing, transportation, childcare, prescription costs, and much more; refer patients to the appropriate contact, such as a social worker.
• Ensure any health information provided is accessible: this may include securing documents printed in the patient’s own language or arranging for a certified medical interpretation, either in‑person or by phone/video conference.

Job Requirements

Required

• 3 years clinical nursing experience and
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and
• If working in Oncology, preference for oncology certified nurse (OCN), upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full‑service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Pay Range

$33.51 - $48.58 /hour