Oncology Nurse Navigator – Patient Advocate

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our multidisciplinary cancer care team. This on-site role supports patients from diagnosis through active treatment, coordinating care, education, and resources while advocating for the patient and family.

Required are 3–5 years of oncology nursing, RN licensure, and BCLS certification. Experience in program development, leadership, and patient education is preferred; OCN status is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three to five years oncology nursing experience.
• Program development experience preferred.
• Nurse navigator and/or oncology patient education experience preferred.
• Experience in leadership and customer service preferred.
• RN license is required; BCLS certification and OCN status preferred/in progress.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between patient, family, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Advocate for patients from diagnosis to end of active treatment.
• Assess patients' medical, social, and psychosocial needs and link to appropriate resources.
• Provide teaching, outreach, and support to patients and families, empowering them to manage their care.
• Conduct follow-up conversations and communicate concerns to the care team.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Nurse navigator

Patient education

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our multidisciplinary cancer care team. This on-site role supports patients from diagnosis through active treatment, coordinating care, education, and resources while advocating for the patient and family.

Required are 3–5 years of oncology nursing, RN licensure, and BCLS certification. Experience in program development, leadership, and patient education is preferred; OCN status is a plus.