Remote Enterprise Director — Oncology Nurse Navigation

Atrium Health; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Director of Oncology Nurse Navigation/Patient Navigation to lead system‑wide programs across multiple markets. The role focuses on establishing standards, guiding care coordination, and driving performance improvements for oncology navigators while supporting interdepartmental collaboration and training.

The position requires nursing leadership experience, a strong oncology background, and a track record of managing complex programs in large healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or Business Administration preferred.
• 5 years of clinical experience in Oncology required.
• Oncology Nurse Navigator experience preferred.
• OCN credential preferred.
• Director/enterprise-level leadership experience in a large healthcare org preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of standards to identify patients for care coordination via Oncology Nurse Navigator.
• Oversee tools and guidelines for OPNs along the care continuum.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with national guidelines and local resources.
• Create a performance management program for OPNs and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate on performance improvement and annual navigator reviews.
• Define navigator roles when RN coverage isn't available.
• Lead the Oncology Navigator Academy and training programs.
• Support quality improvement across cancer care programs.
• Coordinate data tracking and reporting with data IT teams.
• Organize multidisciplinary conferences with Oncology Registry.

Skills

Oncology Navigator

Leadership

Nurse leadership

Clinical oncology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Director of Oncology Nurse Navigation/Patient Navigation to lead system‑wide programs across multiple markets. The role focuses on establishing standards, guiding care coordination, and driving performance improvements for oncology navigators while supporting interdepartmental collaboration and training.

The position requires nursing leadership experience, a strong oncology background, and a track record of managing complex programs in large healthcare systems.