Oncology Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Early Detection

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support the Incidental Pulmonary Nodules Program (IPNP). The role facilitates timely evaluation and follow-up, coordinating across radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology and primary care.

The navigator uses evidence‑based guidelines to promote informed decision‑making, improve patient safety, and ensure seamless care coordination from identification to diagnostic resolution and transition to specialty care as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of three years related clinical nursing experience required.
• MSN or DNP may be substituted for BSN.
• RN licensure in SC or a compact state; current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology and primary care.
• Navigate patients from identification to diagnostic resolution and transition to specialty care as needed.
• Promote informed decision‑making and timely follow‑up.
• Apply evidence‑based guidelines and ensure consistent care coordination across the continuum.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

BSN required + 3+ years clinical experience

MSN or DNP may substitute BSN

RN licensure (SC or compact)

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support the Incidental Pulmonary Nodules Program (IPNP). The role facilitates timely evaluation and follow-up, coordinating across radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology and primary care.

The navigator uses evidence‑based guidelines to promote informed decision‑making, improve patient safety, and ensure seamless care coordination from identification to diagnostic resolution and transition to specialty care as