Oncology Nurse Navigator: Patient-Centered Care Coordinator

Astera Cancer Care; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Weekend schedule

Job summary

United Urology Group is seeking a Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through the cancer care continuum, coordinating care with multiple departments and ensuring timely access to care. The MONN educates patients, facilitates decisions, and connects to internal and external resources.

The role requires BSN, oncology RN experience, and certification within the first year; oncology-specific credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s prepared RN (BSN) is required.
• Oncology certification is preferred; Navigator cert must be completed within the first year.
• Minimum of five years as an RN in oncology; urology/surgical exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the full cancer care continuum.
• Identify gaps in care and address barriers to access.
• Organize and participate in Patient Care Conferences and share outcomes.
• Assess patient risk and provide psychosocial support as needed.
• Support education on oral chemotherapy, adherence, and side effects.
• Participate in survivorship planning and referrals as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement, navigation metrics, and research.

Skills

Care coordination

EMR proficiency

Nursing process

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

United Urology Group is seeking a Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through the cancer care continuum, coordinating care with multiple departments and ensuring timely access to care. The MONN educates patients, facilitates decisions, and connects to internal and external resources.

The role requires BSN, oncology RN experience, and certification within the first year; oncology-specific credentials are preferred.