Oncology Care Navigator: Protocols & Patient Coordination

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System seeks a Nurse Navigator to coordinate oncology patient pathways within a multidisciplinary team. You will ensure adherence to ASCO/ONS standards, review physician orders for CPOE compliance, and assist with pre-authorizations for treatment including imaging and pathology services.

The role emphasizes patient education, barrier identification, and effective communication across departments, with a focus on delivering coordinated, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing required.
• 1–2 years nursing experience required.
• 1–2 years case management/navigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Navigate cancer patients along disease continuum with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review orders for completeness and compliance for CPOE and standards.
• Assist with authorizations for treatment, imaging and pathology services.
• Coordinate communication among physicians, patients and facilities to remove barriers to care.
• Document and maintain records of authorization services and patient interactions.

Skills

Patient Navigation

Care Coordination

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System seeks a Nurse Navigator to coordinate oncology patient pathways within a multidisciplinary team. You will ensure adherence to ASCO/ONS standards, review physician orders for CPOE compliance, and assist with pre-authorizations for treatment including imaging and pathology services.

The role emphasizes patient education, barrier identification, and effective communication across departments, with a focus on delivering coordinated, patient-centered care.