Oncology Nurse Navigator: Patient-Centered Care Leader

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) to guide patients and families through the cancer journey using oncology-specific nursing knowledge, education and resources.

The ONN collaborates with the care team to support transitions from active treatment to survivorship or end-of-life care, delivering evidence-based nursing care and upholding patient-centered goals within a compassionate, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN strongly preferred.
• If ADN, must pursue BSN within 4 years and complete required residency.
• Experience: ONRP completion or 1 year RN oncology experience; ambulatory/oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage.
• Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission.
• Supports QA/QI projects for the program and participates in the tracking of metrics.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) to guide patients and families through the cancer journey using oncology-specific nursing knowledge, education and resources.

The ONN collaborates with the care team to support transitions from active treatment to survivorship or end-of-life care, delivering evidence-based nursing care and upholding patient-centered goals within a compassionate, diverse environment.