RN Navigator Coordinator - Oncology Services Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,240 - 181,896; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time RN Navigator Coordinator for its Oncology Services Clinic. The successful candidate will assist physicians with patient care, coordinate multidisciplinary services, and provide educational support. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $110,240 to $181,896, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Excellent communication skills in English are essential.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and ability to perform blood collection.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate appointments and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Formulate patient-centered care plans and prioritize patient needs.
• Collect data to measure program metrics and create performance reports.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Effective communication

Oncology knowledge

Organizational skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RN Navigator Coordinator – Oncology Services Clinic (Full Time, 8‑Hour Days, Exempt, Non‑Union)

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Registered Nurse with recognized leadership abilities and strong clinical skills to assist physicians in daily patient care. The Coordinator/Navigator will help facilitate appointments, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support patients, families, and staff through the cancer continuum.

Essential Duties

• Provides Education: Expert oncology knowledge base; proficiency in healthcare business (insurance, authorizations); knowledge of community resources; develop education plans; delegate reinforcement to team members as appropriate.
• Coordinates Care: Strong assessment skills for clinical conditions and care barriers; formulate patient‑centered care plans; demonstrate strong organizational skills; prioritize and re‑prioritize patient needs; manage complex systems; coordinate services with clinical care and community resources; participate in clinic visits (document preparation); review medications and conduct reconciliation.
• Effective Communication: Excellent listening, verbal, and written skills; proficiency with presentation skills.
• Navigation Case Finding: Screen new referrals, contact within 24 hours, follow up on tumor board results; select patients based on diagnostic status, comorbidities, social factors; administer distress screening; evaluate laboratory results.
• Care Transitions: Assist transitions across phases of cancer care; develop treatment summaries and survivorship care plans.
• Program Data Management: Collect data to measure program metrics; create performance reports.
• Professional Role: Build collaborative relationships; demonstrate professional demeanor and critical thinking; show compassion and cultural sensitivity.
• Community Outreach: Participate in events to promote cancer detection and prevention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to perform duties including blood collection and apheresis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (completed or in progress).
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Navigator or in oncology.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse – RN (CA DCA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – card required within 30 days of hire (LA City only).
• Chemotherapy Certification – chemotherapy and biotherapy provider card within six (6) months of hire.

Annual Base Salary Range: $110,240.00 – $181,896.00. The University of Southern California considers experience, education, skills, and market data when offering employment.