Patient Navigator (RN) - Cancer Care

MaineGuide; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10k

Sign-on bonus $20k

Job summary

MaineHealth in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Patient Navigator role within the Oncology program. This full-time position focuses on guiding cancer patients through the care continuum, coordinating services across the organization and community, and ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment.

The ideal candidate has oncology experience, is capable of supervising Clinical staff, and will collaborate with Practice Managers and regional oncology leaders to support operations and

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required or finish within three years.
• License/Certifications: Current RN license; oncology certification or path to certification.
• Experience: Oncology experience and community outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MA and RN staff; oversee daily Brunswick practice operations.
• Provide direct patient care as needed within Oncology program.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and regional Oncology leaders.
• Coordinate patient care and triage; respond to inquiries with Infusion Therapy.
• Mentor staff, manage staffing, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with employee evaluations and onsite support for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology care

Communication

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN within 3 years

Job description

Description

Nursing
Req #: 92043

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with up to 2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months' separation from employment.

This full-time Registered Nurse will support a rapidly expanding Oncology program in the Southern Maine Region, offering an exciting opportunity for experienced Oncology nurses seeking career growth. This position would hold shifts in a Monday - Friday Clinical schedule.

- Works closely with the Practice Manager to oversee daily operations of the Brunswick, Maine practice.

- Collaborates with other Oncology leaders across the southern region.

- Provides direct supervision for Medical Assistant (MA) and Registered Nurse (RN) team members.

- Provides indirect supervision for administrative, referral, and scheduling teams.

- Primarily responsible for supervisory duties, with the expectation of providing direct patient care as needed.

- Performs clinical tasks such as accessing Mediports, rooming patients, assisting with clinic procedures, and triaging.

- Responds to patient telephone inquiries and coordinates patient care with Infusion Therapy.

- Manages personnel, mentors and coaches' staff, oversees staffing schedules, and ensures regulatory compliance.

- Assists with employee evaluations and provides onsite support and guidance for the entire team.

- Ideal candidate has prior oncology and leadership experience, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator - MHMG MMCP role guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with recurrent and newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members, or caregivers. The Patient Navigator will understand the clinical pathways established by the Oncology Program and will direct the patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and within the community for timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or must complete BSN within three years of start date.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Oncology certification or defined process for achieving certification required.
3. Experience: Experience working with oncology patients and families preferred. Experience in community outreach preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $112,736.00per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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