Outpatient Oncology Care Navigator

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); Needham (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's integrated Cancer Center in Needham seeks a Nurse Coordinator to support medical oncologists and nurse practitioners, coordinating care for medically complex outpatients.

The role includes scheduling, pre-authorization, and patient education on chemotherapy/immunotherapy, with collaboration between BIDMC Boston and BID Needham teams. Prior outpatient oncology experience is preferred; RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RN license required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 3–5 years related work experience in oncology preferred.
• Experience with pre-authorization and collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral to discharge/follow up.
• Assists with pre-authorization process.
• Coordinates scheduling of consultations, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Gathers information for history and physical; orders labs and imaging.
• Educates patients and families in medical care; participates in rounds and conferences.
• Provides leadership for process improvement related to patient care.

Skills

Oncology experience

3-5 years related work experience

Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health's integrated Cancer Center in Needham seeks a Nurse Coordinator to support medical oncologists and nurse practitioners, coordinating care for medically complex outpatients.

The role includes scheduling, pre-authorization, and patient education on chemotherapy/immunotherapy, with collaboration between BIDMC Boston and BID Needham teams. Prior outpatient oncology experience is preferred; RN license and BLS required.