RN Care Coordinator-Oncology

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking an RN Navigator-Oncology to guide patients and families through their cancer journey. You will apply clinical expertise and compassion to coordinate diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and supportive services.

As a key contact across the care team, you’ll remove barriers to timely care, educate patients, arrange appointments, and connect to community resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of patient care across the continuum, removing barriers and promoting timely access to cancer services.
• Works with multidisciplinary providers to schedule consultations, diagnostics, procedures, and follow-up.
• Retrieves and reviews medical records to expedite the care plan.
• Participates in cancer case conferences and communicates guidelines to inform treatment planning.
• Serves as the point-of-contact for patients/families and staff.
• Ensures timely appointments, results reporting, and team communication.
• Coordinates insurance pre-authorizations for medications, tests, and procedures.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies as appropriate.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education and support

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM As an RN Navigator-Oncology, you’ll be a trusted guide and advocate for patients and families throughout their cancer journey-from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and beyond. You’ll bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and problem-solving skills to help make a complex healthcare experience feel more connected, coordinated, and manageable.

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Oncology Services
• Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Job ID: 186270

Overview

As an RN Navigator-Oncology, you’ll be a trusted guide and advocate for patients and families throughout their cancer journey-from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and beyond. You’ll bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and problem-solving skills to help make a complex healthcare experience feel more connected, coordinated, and manageable.
As a key point of contact for patients and providers, you’ll identify and remove barriers to timely, evidence-based care, provide education and support, and connect patients with the services and community resources they need. Working alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team, you’ll help create personalized care plans, track outcomes, champion best practices, and find new ways to improve the patient experience.
If you’re energized by making meaningful connections, navigating challenges, and helping people feel supported every step of the way, this is a role where your impact truly matters!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the coordination of patient care services across the continuum, eliminating barriers and promoting timely access to cancer services.
• Works closely with multidisciplinary providers to schedule consultations, diagnostics, procedures, and follow-up
• Retrieves and reviews medical records to expedite the plan of care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary cancer case conferences and facilitates case preparation and communication of evidence-based national guidelines (e.g., NCCN) and clinical stage to inform treatment planning.
• Serves as the point-of-contact and resource for patients/families and medical center staff
• Ensures timely appointments, results reporting, and communication among team members.
• Coordinates insurance pre-authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests, and procedures to support timely treatment.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies as appropriate; facilitates care coordination conferences with appropriate team members.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years registered nursing experience is required.
• 2 years oncology nursing experience (medical, surgical, or general) is preferred.
• 3 years of acute care or speciality nursing experience is preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid RN License in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license required.
• Dual licensed positions: team members must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer. Proof of application is acceptable during this period.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.