Nurse Navigator RN: Elevate Cancer Care & Access

Wellstar Health System; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks a Nurse Navigator (NN) to provide individualized assistance to patients and families, guiding education and access to care across the cancer continuum. The NN uses the nursing process to promote timely access and adherence to the plan of care in person, by phone, or electronically.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, program leaders, and administration to improve outcomes, support diversity, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a

Qualifications

• Ability to function in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
• Proficient nursing assessment and coordination across care teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in patient navigation and improve timeliness of care.
• Coordinate care across specialty clinics and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient-centered education and resources to enable informed decisions.
• Collaborate with program leaders to assess needs and improve access to services.
• Document care accurately and support performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fast paced environment

Time management

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Decisive communication

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma Nursing

Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System seeks a Nurse Navigator (NN) to provide individualized assistance to patients and families, guiding education and access to care across the cancer continuum. The NN uses the nursing process to promote timely access and adherence to the plan of care in person, by phone, or electronically.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, program leaders, and administration to improve outcomes, support diversity, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a