Nurse Navigator, Head & Neck Cancer, Oncology Special Programs, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan

EAP

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Fitness Center Membership

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator for Head & Neck Cancer services at Luckow Pavilion. The role coordinates education, resources, and care options, serving as a liaison among physicians, patients, families, and external care partners to facilitate timely treatment and high-quality outcomes.

The position requires a BSN and NJ RN license, with a preference for a Master's in Nursing and Oncology Certification.

Qualifications

• BSN required; NJ RN license active.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• OCN certification preferred upon hire or within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• 1 year of head and neck oncology experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex care across the continuum for head and neck cancer patients.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources.
• Engage multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to remove barriers to care.
• Advocate for patient-centered, high-quality care and timely access to services.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Collaboration & communication

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Healthcare systems knowledge

Education

BSN (required)

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Position SummaryThe Nurse Navigator, Head & Neck Cancer, coordinates seamless, patient-centered care across the continuum of head and neck cancer services, ensuring timely access to treatment, support, and resources. As a key member of the multidisciplinary care team, this role provides education and guidance to patients and families regarding available internal and external support services, resources, and care options. The Nurse Navigator, Head & Neck Cancer serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, families, healthcare providers, nursing facilities, home health agencies, employers, and insurance carriers to facilitate communication, remove barriers to care, and promote high-quality patient outcomes.EducationBachelor of science in nursing (BSN) required. Master’s degree in nursing preferred.Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred upon hire or obtained within 1 year of employment.ExperienceMinimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required. 1 year of head and neck oncology experience strongly preferred.SkillsAbility to coordinate complex care across the continuum for patients with head and neck cancer.Skilled in educating patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, supportive services, and community resources.Strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.Ability to identify and address barriers to care, ensuring timely access to services and treatment.Knowledge of healthcare systems, insurance processes, and community-based support resources.Demonstrated advocacy skills with a strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple patient cases and priorities effectively.Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, families, employers, and payers.Job LocationLuckow PavilionShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $99,424.00 - $124,280.00The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.