Oncology RN Navigator: Lead Care Coordination & Support

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Daily Pay (early access to earned wage

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks an RN Navigator to guide oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship as their primary contact. You will coordinate care, identify barriers to timely treatment, and educate patients and families while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include tumor boards participation, care plan development, and ensuring access to social, financial, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Three years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cancer care navigation, ensuring timely access to consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up services across the continuum.
• Partner with multidisciplinary oncology teams to streamline care coordination and participate in tumor boards and case conferences.
• Serve as the primary patient and family liaison, providing education, advocacy, and support throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess patient needs, address barriers to care, and connect individuals with social, financial, psychosocial, and community resources.
• Deliver personalized education on diagnoses and treatment options, ensuring patient understanding and shared decision-making.
• Facilitate seamless communication among physicians, departments, and external partners to optimize care delivery and continuity.
• Develop and maintain patient tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation, data integrity, and timely reporting.
• Monitor quality indicators and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Collaborate on development and implementation of evidence-based oncology programs, protocols, and patient education materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while promoting coordinated, patient-centered, and equitable access to cancer care.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

UnityPoint Health seeks an RN Navigator to guide oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship as their primary contact. You will coordinate care, identify barriers to timely treatment, and educate patients and families while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include tumor boards participation, care plan development, and ensuring access to social, financial, and community resources.