Oncology Nurse Navigator

Job Summary

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a registered nurse who provides individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate timely access to high-quality cancer care across the continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Navigation & Care Coordination
• Provide personalized navigation services to patients from abnormal cancer screening or diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, or palliative care
• Assess patient needs (medical, psychosocial, financial, logistical, cultural, and educational) and identify barriers to care
• Cook up diagnostic testing, specialist consultations, treatments, and supportive services to ensure timely care
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, offering continuity throughout the cancer journey
• Clinical Support & Education
• Provide disease-specific education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment options, clinical trials, side effects, and symptom management
• Reinforce provider instructions and assist patients in understanding complex medical information
• Promote shared decision-making and informed consent
• Maintain treatment tolerance, identify urgent symptoms, and facilitate appropriate clinical escalation
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, financial counselors, dietitians, genetic counselors, and rehabilitation services
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences as appropriate
• Communicate patient needs, preferences, and concerns to the care team
• PsychoSocial Support & Advocacy
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and reassurance to patients and families
• Facilitate referrals to supportive services, including social work, financial assistance, transportation, nutritional counseling, and community resources
• Advocate for patients to reduce disparities and improve equity in cancer care
• Quality, Data, & Program Support
• Track navigation metrics such as timeliness of care, barriers addressed, and patient outcomes
• Support quality improvement initiatives and accreditation standards (e.g., Commission on Cancer, NAPBC)
• Document navigation activities accurately in the electronic health record
• Participate in program development, community outreach, and cancer education initiatives

Qualifications

• Required:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required (MSN preferred)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of oncology nursing experience (inpatient, outpatient, or infusion)
• Demonstrated knowledge of oncology care, treatment modalities, and the cancer continuum
• Preferred:
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®)
• Certified Nurse Navigator – Oncology (CNN-ONC) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-education abilities
• High level of emotional intelligence and cultural competence
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, insurance processes, and community resources
• Proficiency with electronic health records and data tracking tools
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Work Environment & Schedule

Typically based in outpatient cancer centers, clinics, or hospital settings
Standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on patient and program needs
Minimal direct patient lifting; role emphasizes coordination, education, and support

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Director of Cancer Operations

Performance Measures

• Timeliness from diagnosis to treatment
• Patient satisfaction and experience outcomes
• Reduction in barriers to care
• Compliance with accreditation and quality standards
• Effectiveness of care coordination and communication

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery.

U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Salary Range: Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location. $33.39 - $46.75 / hour

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.