Nurse Navigator

Cancer Center of South Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking a Nurse Navigator to serve as the central liaison among patients, physicians, families, and care teams across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role focuses on coordinating oncology care and tailoring support to each specialty.

The Nurse Navigator will ensure care continuity, assist with paperwork and referrals, and empower patients through education and clear communication about procedures and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in oncology.
• Previous experience in care coordination or patient navigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish trust and continuity of care as the primary liaison for newly diagnosed oncology patients and families.
• Improve care coordination and patient outcomes by managing services across diagnostics, treatment, transitions, and support resources.
• Prepare patient charts and maintain accurate EMR documentation to support provider readiness.
• Guide patients and families through intake, interventions, admissions, and discharge planning.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Care coordination

RN license

BLS certification

OCN preferred

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Navigator serves as a central liaison among patients, physicians, families, healthcare teams, hospital and practice leadership, external agencies, and community organizations throughout the oncology care journey. This role supports patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with care coordination tailored to the specific needs of each oncology specialty.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Navigator serves as a central liaison among patients, physicians, families, healthcare teams, hospital and practice leadership, external agencies, and community organizations throughout the oncology care journey. This role supports patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with care coordination tailored to the specific needs of each oncology specialty.

Core Essential Responsibilities

• Establish trust and continuity of care by serving as the primary liaison for newly diagnosed oncology patients and their families throughout the treatment journey.
• Improves care coordination and patient outcomes by managing services across diagnostics, treatment, hospital transitions, and support resources.
• Ensures provider readiness and care efficiency by preparing patient charts and maintaining accurate, timely EMR documentation.
• Empowers patients and families to make informed decisions by guiding them through complex medical processes including intake, interventions, admissions, and discharge planning.
• Enhances care delivery and responsiveness by acting as a clinical resource and point of contact for staff and administration regarding navigated patients.
• Reduces administrative burden and improves patient access by assisting with paperwork, referrals, and supportive care resources.
• Promotes patient understanding and satisfaction through clear communication of procedures, timelines, and educational outreach to staff and the community.
• Strengthens clinical operations and problem-solving by using critical thinking to address care-related questions and prioritize patient needs.
• Improves navigation quality and relevance by staying current on oncology services, research, and community resources
  
  

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in oncology required; previous experience in care coordination or patient navigation strongly preferred.
  
  

Required Certificates, License Or Registration

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state (required)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) – preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Strong understanding of oncology care pathways, cancer treatments, and disease progression.
• Knowledge of patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resources for oncology patients.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation best practices.