Palliative Oncology Nurse Navigator

Thyme Care, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thyme Care, Inc. is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Navigator to support members with serious illness and their care networks via phone, email, and video.

You will conduct goals of care conversations, advance care planning, and symptom assessments under the guidance of the Nurse Team Lead. Within your first months, you will collaborate with Nurse leaders and Medical Directors, establish trust with members, manage escalations, participate in case conferences, and help coordinate care and social

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license required.
• New York, Illinois, or Michigan licensure preferred.
• Nursing degree (ADN/BSN) required; BSN preferred.
• At least 5 years nursing experience, including 3 years in outpatient palliative care and/or home hospice for oncology patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning.
• Provide palliative care via phone, email, and video.
• Perform comprehensive symptom assessments and longitudinal care.
• Coordinate end-of-life care when appropriate.
• Engage with care network, payers, and providers to optimize care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

RN license (active, unrestricted)

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

OUR MISSION

We exist to create a more connected, compassionate, and confident experience for people with cancer and those who care for them. We make it easier to get answers, access high-quality care quickly, and feel supported throughout treatment and beyond.

Today, Thyme Care is a market-leading value-based oncology care enabler, partnering with national and regional health plans, providers, and employers to deliver better outcomes and lower costs for thousands of people across the country. Our model combines high-touch human support with powerful technology and AI to bring together everyone involved in a person’s cancer journey: caregivers, oncologists, health plans, and employers.

As a tech-native organization, we believe technology should strengthen the human connection at the center of care. Through data science, automation, and AI, we simplify complexity, improve collaboration, and help care teams focus on what matters most: supporting people through cancer.

Looking ahead, our vision is bold: to become a household name in cancer care, where every person diagnosed asks for Thyme Care by name. If you’re inspired to make cancer care more human and to help reimagine what’s possible, we’d love to meet you. Together, we can build a future where every person with cancer feels truly cared for, in every moment that matters.

YOUR ROLE

As a Thyme Care Palliative Care Nurse Navigator, you'll be a vital clinical resource for our members with serious illness and their care network, conducting conversations about goals and values, advance care planning, and palliative care via phone, email, and video communication. Under the guidance of our Nurse Team Lead, you'll conduct comprehensive symptom assessments, support members with serious illness longitudinally, and facilitate end-of-life care discussions, when appropriate. You will actively engage with members, addressing clinical issues and efficiently managing any escalations that arise.

Within your first three months, you will:

• Familiarize yourself with Thyme Care systems, tools, technology, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with Nurse leaders and Medical Directors to ensure alignment with clinical protocols and best practices.
• Establish trusting relationships with members and their care network, prioritizing empathy and active listening in every interaction.
• Adhere to Care Team policies, procedures, and documentation standards, contributing to efficient operations and maintaining quality standards.
• Support members with serious illness and at the end of life, coordinating care and providing clinical support as needed.
• Participate in case conferences to monitor member progress, provide updates, and collaborate on targeted support plans with the healthcare team.
• Foster strong partnerships with payers and providers to optimize care delivery and minimize readmissions.
• Collaborate with non-clinical Care Team members to address social determinants of health needs, such as food resources and transportation access.
• Be available for urgent clinical escalations and provide clinical consult support as required.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned and as related to department business needs and objectives.

WHAT LEADS TO SUCCESS

• Member-Centric Approach: You prioritize the member experience and demonstrate a deep commitment to Thyme Care's mission.
• Action-Oriented: You proactively identify and prioritize initiatives, taking prompt action to address urgent needs.
• Organizational Skills: You excel at multitasking and thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining meticulous organization in communications and documentation.
• Communication Skills: You are an effective listener and communicator, skilled at building rapport and fostering strong working relationships with members and colleagues.
• Adaptability: You are comfortable with change and ambiguity and have a proven track record of success in dynamic environments.
• Qualifications: An active, unrestricted compact Registered Nurse (RN) license is required,in addition toNew York, Illinois and/or Michigan licensure preferred. Degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN) required; BSN preferred. Additionally, you have at least 5 years of nursing experience, including 3 years in outpatient palliative care and/or home hospice taking care of oncology patients and their caregivers.
• Certifications: It would be exceptional, although not required, that you are a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or have oncology-related certifications such as Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist (AOCNS), or Certified Case Manager (CCM).

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position, its responsibilities, and the required qualifications. Thyme Care reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary to meet business needs and organizational objectives.

OUR VALUES

To ensure sufficient clinical coverage, we ask that our Care Team be prepared to work up to 2 holidays per year, compensated at a 1x hourly rate and a 2.5x holiday rate.

Additionally, we recognize a history of inequality in health care. We’re here to challenge these systems with a culture of inclusion through the care we give and the company we build. We embrace and celebrate a diversity of perspectives in reflection of our members and the patients our products serve. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position. The pay rate is non-negotiable at $46.35/hour. Due to contractual limitations regarding access to PHIs, you must be located within the lower 48 United States to perform this role. OCN certification is required at time of hire or a commitment to obtain within 2 years of hire at Thyme Care.

Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is preferred.