Oncology Nurse Navigator

AdventHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, NC is seeking an RN Navigator to guide patients across the continuum of care. You will coordinate treatment plans, schedule follow-ups, and track outcomes, while educating patients through referrals and trials.

Collaboration with physicians and staff ensures smooth communication and comprehensive care. The role requires RN licensure, a Nursing Bachelor's degree, and 1+ year in acute care nursing; oncology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing required.
• RN license required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• 1+ year in acute care nursing required.
• 1+ year in oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and guidance to patients from initial contact through the continuum of care.
• Guides patients on treatment plans, next steps in appointments, and assists with scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Tracks outcomes of referrals and treatments, maintaining detailed records to measure program effectiveness.
• Develops and implements patient education programs and tools.
• Provides psychosocial support, including facilitation of support groups.
• Educates and facilitates patient introduction to clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling.
• Advocates for patients and families in preventing and resolving clinical issues.
• Develops strong relationships with physicians, office staff, community resources, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication in patient care.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical specialists, primary care physicians, and patients.
• Coordinates and participates in community education programs, health fairs, and local events.
• Provides formal and informal education to other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Attends national, regional, and local conferences pertinent to the program and the RN Navigator role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding

Collaborative relationships

Psychosocial assessment

Oncology knowledge

Insurance knowledge

EMR proficiency

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams)

EMR systems

Job description

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, NC is seeking an RN Navigator to guide patients across the continuum of care. You will coordinate treatment plans, schedule follow-ups, and track outcomes, while educating patients through referrals and trials.

Collaboration with physicians and staff ensures smooth communication and comprehensive care. The role requires RN licensure, a Nursing Bachelor's degree, and 1+ year in acute care nursing; oncology experience is preferred.