Oncology LVN Navigator & Care Coordinator

American Oncology Management Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Management Company is seeking an LVN/LPN Nurse Navigator to serve as an oncology care coordinator and patient advocate, guiding patients and families through the cancer care continuum. The role involves education, care coordination, and resource identification under physician and RN supervision.

Responsibilities include collaborating with providers, documenting in the EMR, and facilitating timely referrals and transitions of care to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program.
• Current Texas LVN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in oncology, hematology, infusion, care coordination, navigation, or chronic disease management preferred.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across providers, hospitals, infusion services, home health agencies, hospice providers, and community resources.
• Provide education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, medications, and available support resources.
• Advocate for patient needs and facilitate access to available services and resources.
• Document patient interactions, referrals, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
• Support transitions of care during hospital admissions, discharges, and post-discharge follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, patient advocates, and clinic staff to improve patient care processes.

Skills

Oncology care

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Patient education

Time management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Health insurance knowledge

EMR proficiency

Cultural competence

Education

LVN/LPN diploma

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Oncology Management Company is seeking an LVN/LPN Nurse Navigator to serve as an oncology care coordinator and patient advocate, guiding patients and families through the cancer care continuum. The role involves education, care coordination, and resource identification under physician and RN supervision.

Responsibilities include collaborating with providers, documenting in the EMR, and facilitating timely referrals and transitions of care to improve outcomes.