RN Care Coordinator-Oncology

About the role

As an RN Navigator-Oncology, you’ll be a trusted guide and advocate for patients and families throughout their cancer journey—from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and beyond. You’ll bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and problem-solving skills to help make a complex healthcare experience feel more connected, coordinated, and manageable. As a key point of contact for patients and providers, you’ll identify and remove barriers to timely, evidence-based care, provide education and support, and connect patients with the services and community resources they need. Working alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team, you’ll help create personalized care plans, track outcomes, champion best practices, and find new ways to improve the patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the coordination of patient care services across the continuum, eliminating barriers and promoting timely access to cancer services.
• Works closely with multidisciplinary providers to schedule consultations, diagnostics, procedures, and follow-up.
• Retrieves and reviews medical records to expedite the plan of care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary cancer case conferences and facilitates case preparation and communication of evidence-based national guidelines (e.g., NCCN) and clinical stage to inform treatment planning.
• Serves as the point-of-contact and resource for patients/families and medical center staff.
• Ensures timely appointments, results reporting, and communication among team members.
• Coordinates insurance pre-authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests, and procedures to support timely treatment.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies as appropriate; facilitates care coordination conferences with appropriate team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 3 years registered nursing experience is required.
• 2 years oncology nursing experience (medical, surgical, or general) is preferred.
• 3 years of acute care or specialty nursing experience is preferred.
• Valid RN License in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license required. Dual licensed positions: team members must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer. Proof of application is acceptable during this period.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career.
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. We offer a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, along with support and development opportunities.