Oncology Nurse Navigator: Guiding Cancer Care

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement match – 5%

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fair Oaks is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our Life With Cancer team. This full-time, day-shift role guides patients and families from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, coordinating care across the continuum.

The navigator provides education, advocacy and resources, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote timely access to care and optimal outcomes for cancer patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' progressive clinical nursing with primary care management of patient population.
• BSN required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Certification in oncology within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow-up to navigate care continuum.
• Educate and advise patients and families to support informed decision-making.
• Assist patients and families with access to resources and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care and follow-up.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fair Oaks is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our Life With Cancer team. This full-time, day-shift role guides patients and families from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, coordinating care across the continuum.

The navigator provides education, advocacy and resources, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote timely access to care and optimal outcomes for cancer patients and their families.