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

01 The Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator, Head & Neck Cancer, to coordinate patient-centered care across the cancer care continuum. You will educate patients and families on options and resources, and serve as a liaison among physicians, patients, families, and payers to remove barriers to care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a strong focus on timely access to treatment and support services for head and neck cancer patients.

Qualifications

• BSN is required and RN license in NJ is required.
• Master’s in nursing preferred and BLS certification required.
• Oncology experience is advantageous for head & neck cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seamless, patient-centered care across head and neck cancer services.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and resources.
• Liaise with physicians, patients, families, and payers to facilitate communication.
• Identify and address barriers to timely access to care.

Skills

Coordinate complex care

Educate patients & families

Collaborate with multidisciplinary 팀

Address barriers to care

Healthcare systems knowledge

Advocacy for patient-centered care

Organizational skills

Build relationships with providers/pay

Education

BSN

Master’s in Nursing preferred

RN license in NJ

BLS certification

OCN preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The 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.

Education

• Bachelor 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.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1 year of head and neck oncology experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Ability 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 Location

Luckow Pavilion Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining 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 - $124,280.00 The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)

EEO Statement

Valley 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.

About Us

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.