Oncology Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Support

1800 Riverbend Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support patients and families through the cancer care continuum. The role emphasizes education, care coordination, and timely access to services, leveraging evidence-based guidelines and a collaborative care team.

The position requires an RN license in Massachusetts, oncology nursing experience, and completion of an Oncology Nursing Certification within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Massachusetts or eligible.
• Oncology nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
• Familiar with care coordination and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient/family assessments to identify needs.
• Educate and coach patients and families to support decision-making.
• Coordinate scheduling to ensure timely tests and treatments.
• Develop interdisciplinary, goal-directed care plans.
• Follow protocols and document care and outcomes timely.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines and contribute to quality data.
• Communicate care plans to patients, families, and care team.
• Participate in community outreach for cancer screening.
• Provide direct nursing care: wound care, dressing changes, drains.
• Support triage of clinical calls and patient needs.
• Collect data on barriers to care and assist with referrals.
• Prepare survivorship care planning and resources.
• Maintain contact with providers and act as a patient liaison.
• Assist in training staff and validating clinical workflows.
• Attend tumor board meetings as needed.
• Uphold core competencies: coordination, communication, education.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Triage patient messages and prepare information for providers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

RN License

Oncology Nursing Certification

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support patients and families through the cancer care continuum. The role emphasizes education, care coordination, and timely access to services, leveraging evidence-based guidelines and a collaborative care team.

The position requires an RN license in Massachusetts, oncology nursing experience, and completion of an Oncology Nursing Certification within two years of hire.