Oncology Care Navigator (LPN)

Nebraska Hematology Oncology; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Hematology Oncology is seeking an Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN) to support an interdisciplinary team in coordinating chemotherapy-related care and patient education. The role emphasizes care coordination, clinical communication, and adherence to oncology best practices.

The LPN will work under physician/APP direction, manage patient education, and ensure timely completion of treatment activities within Nebraska regulations and clinic policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Nebraska.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Preferred oncology/hematology/infusion/care coordination experience.
• Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems and oncology-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for oncology and hematology patients throughout treatment and follow-up.
• Monitor and manage clinical communications through the EHR, patient portals, telephone encounters, and other platforms.
• Review patient concerns, lab results, imaging, pathology findings, and provider messages per established protocols.
• Review outside medical records and diagnostic results to support provider workflows.
• Track completion of orders, referrals, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate transitions of care and communication among patients, providers, departments, and external organizations.
• Report urgent findings to the RN or provider.
• Provide nursing care within the LPN scope and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Reinforce patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and symptom management.

Skills

Oncology care

Care coordination

Patient education

EMR systems

Teamwork

Clinical communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Nebraska LPN licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Oncology software

Job description

Nebraska Hematology Oncology is seeking an Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN) to support an interdisciplinary team in coordinating chemotherapy-related care and patient education. The role emphasizes care coordination, clinical communication, and adherence to oncology best practices.

The LPN will work under physician/APP direction, manage patient education, and ensure timely completion of treatment activities within Nebraska regulations and clinic policies.