Oncology Nurse Navigator: Patient-Centric Care Champion

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Transportation help

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, days schedule in Murfreesboro, TN, working within the Oncology department at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. The role requires Tennessee RN licensure (compact state considered) and BLS.

The position emphasizes collaboration across clinical teams and administration to optimize care delivery and patient support. Candidates should have a nursing diploma and be prepared to contribute to quality initiatives, staff education, and resources

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Liaison: Build strong, collaborative relationships between clinical teams, administration, physicians, managed care partners, and community organizations to streamline care delivery.
• Quality & Education Advocacy: Coordinate comprehensive treatment plans while driving clinical quality improvement initiatives and staff educational programs.
• Data & Process Optimization: Track outcomes, compile critical performance data, and deliver actionable recommendations for continuous operational and clinical improvements.
• Patient Navigation Support: Connect uninsured and underinsured patients with vital community resources, follow-up care, and financial assistance programs.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, days schedule in Murfreesboro, TN, working within the Oncology department at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. The role requires Tennessee RN licensure (compact state considered) and BLS.

The position emphasizes collaboration across clinical teams and administration to optimize care delivery and patient support. Candidates should have a nursing diploma and be prepared to contribute to quality initiatives, staff education, and resources