Oncology Nurse Navigator

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Navigator to support patients and caregivers throughout the cancer care journey. This role serves as a vital link among patients, families, physicians, and the care team to ensure coordinated, timely, and high-quality care.

Requirements include a BSN with at least three years of related nursing experience; MSN or DNP may substitute for BSN. Oncology experience and active SC nursing licensure with BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• MSN or DNP may be accepted in lieu of BSN.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through the oncology care continuum, especially at diagnosis and initial treatment planning.
• Provide individualized education and support for informed decision-making.
• Identify barriers to care and connect patients with resources.
• Facilitate timely access to consultations, testing, treatment, and supportive services.
• Coordinate communication among physicians, nursing and multidisciplinary providers.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Multitasking

Collaboration

Autonomy

Education

BSN

MSN/DNP optional

Job description

Job Description Summary

Help Patients Navigate Cancer Care with Confidence

MUSC Health Hematology & Oncology Cancer Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Oncology Nurse Navigator to serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients and their caregivers throughout their cancer care journey.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005567 LAN - 8th Floor Infusion (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a professional Registered Nurse with strong oncology-specific clinical knowledge who provides individualized guidance, education, and support while helping patients overcome barriers within the healthcare system. This role serves as a vital connection between patients, caregivers, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams—helping ensure patients receive coordinated, timely, and high-quality care.

What You'll Do

Using the nursing process and oncology clinical expertise, the Oncology Nurse Navigator will:

• Guide patients and caregivers through the oncology care continuum, particularly during diagnosis and initial treatment planning.
• Provide individualized education and support to promote informed decision-making and understanding of treatment plans.
• Identify barriers to care and collaborate with the appropriate resources to help patients successfully navigate the healthcare system.
• Facilitate timely access to consultations, diagnostic testing, treatment, and supportive services.
• Serve as a key communication link between patients and multidisciplinary providers both within MUSC Health and with external healthcare partners.
• Coordinate communication among physicians, nursing, ancillary services, and other members of the oncology care team.
• Advocate for patient needs while promoting continuity and coordination of care.
• Recognize changing patient needs and appropriately prioritize or reprioritize care and resources.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external providers and community resources.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced oncology environment.

Additional Job Description

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of three years of related clinical nursing experience.

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) may be accepted in lieu of the BSN requirement.

Preferred:

• Previous oncology nursing experience.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of complex medical terminology and advanced disease processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to rapidly prioritize and reprioritize competing patient care needs.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to appropriately delegate responsibilities to qualified personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work autonomously while remaining an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Cancer care can be complex and overwhelming. As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will help ensure patients do not have to navigate that journey alone. You will connect the pieces of their care, improve communication among providers, address barriers, and help patients and families understand what comes next.

If you are an experienced RN who is passionate about oncology, patient advocacy, education, and coordinated care, we invite you to join the MUSC Health Hematology & Oncology Cancer Center team.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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