Director of Patient Navigation

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Patient Navigation to join the team of a leader in the Hospitals & Medical Centers space. This role will guide oncology patient navigation strategy and help establish consistent standards for care coordination across the organization. The director will partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve patient access to resources, strengthen communication, and support high-quality navigation services. This position also has responsibility for performance oversight, educational programming, and the ongoing development of navigation practices across the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of standards for patient care coordination in oncology
• Oversee the creation of assessment tools and guidelines for oncology patient navigators
• Implement system-wide processes for patient resource access and communication
• Create performance management oversight programs for oncology patient navigators
• Collaborate on performance improvement monitoring and annual reviews
• Determine job scope for patient navigators based on expertise and education
• Provide leadership for the patient navigator academy and coordinate educational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• 5 years of clinical experience in oncology required
• Experience as an oncology nurse navigator preferred
• Credentialed as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Director of oncology nurse navigation experience preferred
• Strong enterprise or regional manager-level leadership experience in a large healthcare organization considered

Compensation

$131,016 – $198,656 annually

Schedule

Remote position; US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program