Nurse Navigator (RN) - Cancer Care & Access

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Navigator (NN) to support cancer care coordination and patient advocacy. This licensed RN role provides education and resources to help patients and families access timely care throughout the cancer continuum.

The NN interfaces with patients, families, and providers in person, by phone, or electronically, primarily within Wellstar’s oncology programs. The role emphasizes timely access to care, adherence to the plan of care, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with active certification as required to practice nursing.
• Minimum 3 years nursing practice; disease-specific experience preferred.
• Experience in outpatient care or care coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in patient navigation and improves timeliness of care.
• Coordinates care across specialty clinics and interdisciplinary teams.
• Performs nursing process and ensures safe, quality patient care with documentation.
• Mentors other nurses and supports program development.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Emergency response

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Nursing diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Navigator (NN) to support cancer care coordination and patient advocacy. This licensed RN role provides education and resources to help patients and families access timely care throughout the cancer continuum.

The NN interfaces with patients, families, and providers in person, by phone, or electronically, primarily within Wellstar’s oncology programs. The role emphasizes timely access to care, adherence to the plan of care, and collaboration with