Phase 1 Oncology Nurse Navigator

START Center for Cancer Research; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan withem​

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research seeks a Nurse Navigator to serve as the primary liaison between patients, referring physicians, and START staff within the Phase 1 clinical trial program. This role ensures timely, coordinated, and personalized care while addressing barriers to trial participation.

Responsibilities include educating physicians about the Phase 1 program, patient referral intake, scheduling Phase 1 appointments, and presenting trial opportunities using virtual and in-person

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state required.
• Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Educate referring physicians and their staff about the START Phase 1 program and clinical trials.
• Perform referral intake for new patients, ensuring coordinated, high-quality care and service.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for improved patient matching and care coordination.
• Support patients by scheduling Phase 1 appointments, addressing barriers to care, and linking them with community resources.
• Present new and ongoing trials to referring physicians and staff using virtual and in-person platforms.
• Coordinate case conferences and attend tumor boards to support multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for Phase 1 patient tracking and study monitoring.
• Attend administrative meetings, protocol reviews, and site visits as required.
• Demonstrate effective communication and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Practice integrity and accountability, incorporating feedback into clinical presentations.
• Support growth goals of the clinical research program with respect to new patient referrals and accruals.

Skills

Oncology experience

Education

Associate’s degree

RN license in practicing state

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research seeks a Nurse Navigator to serve as the primary liaison between patients, referring physicians, and START staff within the Phase 1 clinical trial program. This role ensures timely, coordinated, and personalized care while addressing barriers to trial participation.

Responsibilities include educating physicians about the Phase 1 program, patient referral intake, scheduling Phase 1 appointments, and presenting trial opportunities using virtual and in-person