Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) — Remote/Hybrid

US Oncology Inc.; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Cancer Care is hiring an experienced Collaborative Practice Nurse to coordinate oncology care across the continuum. The role emphasizes patient management, education, and navigation of complex needs in a collaborative team.

Remote or hybrid options are available, supporting flexibility while maintaining high-quality oncology care. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, and advocacy for patients in value-based care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s prepared RN preferred; Oncology Certification (OCN) a plus; Nurse Navigator Certification a plus.
• 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to patient inquiries via calls, portal messages and emails with timely intervention.
• Assess and manage a wide range of symptoms using open-ended questions and pathways, documenting interventions.
• Determine urgency of symptoms, aggressively managing to prevent ED or hospital utilization.
• Collaborate with physicians via EMR, meetings, or calls for care escalation when needed.
• Coordinate outpatient visits to ensure continuity of care and lead patient care conferences.
• Perform risk stratification, psychosocial assessments, and provide emotional support.
• Develop nursing care plans, support oral chemotherapy education, adherence, and side effect monitoring.
• Engage in survivorship, advance care planning, and referrals for patient needs.
• Participate in research, quality initiatives, and navigation metrics reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Care coordination

Education

BSN

Oncology Certification (OCN)

Nurse Navigator Certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Blue Ridge Cancer Care is hiring an experienced Collaborative Practice Nurse to coordinate oncology care across the continuum. The role emphasizes patient management, education, and navigation of complex needs in a collaborative team.

Remote or hybrid options are available, supporting flexibility while maintaining high-quality oncology care. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, and advocacy for patients in value-based care settings.