Oncology Care Navigator

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support patients and caregivers, promoting informed decision-making and timely access to oncology care. The role acts as a liaison among multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex care pathways and ensuring patient-centered access.

The nurse will use nursing processes to improve throughput, coordinate care, and reduce barriers, contributing to equity and high-quality outcomes in the oncology clinic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school required.
• Minimum of three years related clinical nursing experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in lieu of BSN accepted.
• Knowledge of complex medical terminology and advanced disease processes.

Responsibilities

• Improve timely access to specialty oncology care.
• Reduce friction at high-risk transition points.
• Optimize capacity, scheduling accuracy, and throughput.
• Advance standardization, equity, and patient-centered access.
• Improve patient and provider satisfaction around oncology access.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Critical thinking

EMR systems (Epic)

Education

BSN or higher

NYC MSN/DNP in lieu of BSN

SC RN licensure (or compact)

Tools

EMR (Epic preferred)

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support patients and caregivers, promoting informed decision-making and timely access to oncology care. The role acts as a liaison among multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex care pathways and ensuring patient-centered access.

The nurse will use nursing processes to improve throughput, coordinate care, and reduce barriers, contributing to equity and high-quality outcomes in the oncology clinic.