Virtual Oncology Nurse Navigator

Daymark Health Inc.; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daymark Health Inc. is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to join an integrated Care Team for virtual and telephonic care delivery.

You will perform triage, case management, and care navigation for oncology patients with various comorbidities to improve quality of life. You will collaborate with a Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner, and Social Worker, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and care pathways while maintaining strong patient relationships and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required with an unrestricted RN license; RI licensure or willingness to obtain is needed.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in oncology.
• Oncology certifications such as OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, or CCM are strongly preferred or will be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through virtual platforms and deliver high-quality care to meet each patient’s needs.
• Perform triage and symptom management for oncology patients and escalate to Nurse Practitioner when needed.
• Coordinate care with Medical Director, NP, Social Worker, and other members of the care team.
• Educate patients about diagnosis, Daymark Health’s care offerings, and next steps.

Skills

Relational skills

Communication skills

Bias to action

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Patient education

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN licensure (unrestricted) and RI licensure or willing to obtain

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Google Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Daymark Health is a value-based oncology company redefining the cancer care experience for patients, providers, and health plans. Daymark’s comprehensive, personalized cancer care platform empowers patients with dedicated care navigation, symptom-focused support, behavioral health care, and social resources. Combined with evidence-based health interventions and a hybrid in-person + virtual care model, Daymark is improving the overall cancer experience for patients, providers, and health plans – and setting a new standard in cancer care.

Daymark’s groundbreaking approach is led by CEO Dr. Justin Bekelman, a pioneer in transforming cancer care, alongside some of the nation’s foremost leaders in oncology and value-based care. Daymark Health is backed by Maverick Ventures, Yosemite, Oncology Ventures, Healthier Capital, Blue Venture Fund, and Healthcare Foundry.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Oncology Nurse Navigator at Daymark Health, you will be a key member of an integrated Care Team, which includes a Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner, Community Health Worker, Enrollment Specialist, and Social Worker. You will work closely with the Clinical Operations team to ensure that optimal care pathways are identified and followed. You will provide triage, case management, and care navigation for oncology patients, many of whom have additional comorbidities. Your role is essential in improving patients' quality of life by delivering care over the phone and through virtual platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In this role, you will provide direct patient care through virtual platforms and deliver high-quality care to meet each patient's unique needs. You’ll provide comprehensive support throughout the oncology care journey, from screening to survivorship or end-of-life care, offering clinical and care coordination as needed. On a day to day basis, this may include:

• Clinical Support: You’ll provide consultative support over the phone, email, or video and be available for urgent clinical escalations when required.
• Symptom Triage: You will triage the responses to our Symptom Survey as well as all other inbound reported symptoms, supporting the patient yourself where possible and escalating to a Nurse Practitioner as needed.
• Care Navigation: You will proactively identify and address additional patient needs, including care coordination, nutritional support, discharge planning, and provider referrals.
• Patient Education: For patients who are new to either their diagnosis or Daymark, you’ll help them understand their diagnosis, Daymark Health’s care offerings, and the best next steps to take.
• Relationship Building: You will establish strong, trusting relationships with patients and their care networks by prioritizing empathy and active listening in every interaction.
• Integrated Care Coordination: You’ll work closely with the rest of the clinical team supporting Daymark patients (including Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, and Social Workers) to ensure top-quality care and alignment on clinical protocols. You’ll also collaborate with non-clinical Health Partners to address social determinants of health, such as food security and transportation access.
• Operational Excellence: You’ll adhere to Daymark’s policies, procedures, and documentation standards, collaborating with the Clinical Operations team to ensure the most effective use of our systems, tools, and technology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required, along with a compact unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain) and licensure in Rhode Island (or are willing to be licensed in RI). Additionally, you have at least 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in oncology nursing. You are passionate about helping patients understand the benefits of palliative care.
• Qualifications: Oncology-related certifications such as Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist (AOCNS), or Certified Case Manager (CCM) are strongly preferred or will be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Comfort with Technology. You’re comfortable using Slack, Zoom, Google Suite, and EHR systems.
• Strong relational skills. You have an uncanny ability to establish rapport and work effectively with diverse populations including health care providers, clinical staff, patients, and family members.
• Bias to action: You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. You know how to identify and prioritize your initiative’s needs and do what it takes to ensure that urgent and important needs are acted on immediately.
• Patient-Centric Approach: You prioritize the patient experience and demonstrate a deep commitment to Daymark's mission.
• Organizational Skills: You excel at multitasking and thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining meticulous organization in communications and documentation.
• Communication Skills: You are an effective listener and communicator, skilled at building rapport and fostering strong working relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Adaptability: You are comfortable with change and ambiguity and have a proven track record of success in dynamic environments.

This is a full time, remote role. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.

Note: Preference may be given to local candidates who are able to commute to our RI office once a week for team meetings.

Compensation for this role is anticipated to be in the range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on location and years of experience.

Daymark Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All Daymark Health patient-facing roles require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and compliance with Daymark's Employee Vaccination and Testing policy. Candidates without these at the time of hire should coordinate with their recruiter and hiring manager to ensure they meet the requirements by their start date.

All roles that require in-home visits to patients must provide proof of a valid driver's license.