Senior Oncology Care Navigator — Remote/Hybrid

US Oncology Inc.; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Cancer Care is seeking an experienced Collaborative Practice Nurse (CPN) to support oncology patients across the continuum of care. The CPN serves as a clinical resource and care coordinator, partnering with providers, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary staff to improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.

This role focuses on proactive management, symptom assessment, education, and navigation of complex needs.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Oncology Certification (OCN) a plus, Nurse Navigator Certification a plus
• 5 years RN experience; Oncology experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proficient in EMR and care coordination processes

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to patient inquiries via calls, portal messages, and emails
• Assess and manage symptoms using guidelines/pathways
• Coordinate outpatient visits to ensure continuity of care
• Lead Patient Care Conferences and communicate outcomes to the care team
• Perform risk stratification and basic psychosocial assessments
• Provide education on oral chemotherapy, adherence, and side effects
• Support survivorship and advance care planning visits
• Participate in quality and navigation metrics and research initiatives
• Mentor less experienced nurses and support care gaps identification

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Oncology Certification (OCN) a plus

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Ridge Cancer Care is seeking an experienced Collaborative Practice Nurse (CPN) to support oncology patients across the continuum of care. The CPN serves as a clinical resource and care coordinator, partnering with providers, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary staff to improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.

This role focuses on proactive management, symptom assessment, education, and navigation of complex needs.