Surgery Patient Navigator & Care Advocate (RN)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Patient Navigator for Surgery. The role focuses on advocacy, education, and guiding patients and families through the cancer care continuum, coordinating appointments, and ensuring timely access to diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Requirements include an RN license with 3+ years of nursing experience in surgery or oncology, strong communication, organizational and computer skills.

Qualifications

• RN with 3+ years in surgery/oncology.
• NJ State RN license.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and educate patients and families through cancer care continuum.
• Coordinate appointments to ensure timely diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Prepare and manage patient records and scheduling.

Skills

RN

3+ years nursing experience

Communication (verbal/written)

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN (Associates, Diploma, BSN)

Tools

EHR / Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Patient Navigator for Surgery. The role focuses on advocacy, education, and guiding patients and families through the cancer care continuum, coordinating appointments, and ensuring timely access to diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Requirements include an RN license with 3+ years of nursing experience in surgery or oncology, strong communication, organizational and computer skills.