RN Oncology Navigator FT Days

About the role

Your job is more than a job. Oncology Nurse Navigator – Be the Person Who Helps Guide the Way When a patient hears the words “You have cancer,” their world can change in an instant. That’s where you come in. As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you are more than a nurse—you’re a guide, an advocate, a trusted resource, and sometimes the steady voice patients need when everything feels overwhelming. You help patients navigate the twists and turns of their cancer journey, making sure they never feel like they’re walking through it alone. You’ll be the hub connecting the dots between patients, physicians, specialists, treatment teams, resources, and families. You’ll coordinate care, provide education, answer questions, remove barriers, and help patients understand what comes next. Most importantly, you’ll make sure they feel seen, heard, supported, and cared for every step of the way. You bring your clinical knowledge and oncology expertise to the table, but your compassion is what truly sets you apart. You know that sometimes the most important thing you can do is listen. Sometimes it’s making a phone call, finding a resource, explaining a treatment plan one more time, or simply reminding a patient, “We’ve got you.” You’re organized, proactive, positive, and passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences. You know how to advocate fiercely while leading with empathy. And when things get complicated, you’re the person who stays calm, finds a solution, and keeps moving forward. This role may have a schedule, but your commitment to your patients doesn’t clock out. If this were your loved one navigating cancer, you’d want someone in their corner who cared deeply—and that’s exactly what you bring to this role. Your nursing experience, oncology knowledge, compassion, empathy, problem-solving skills, and that little something extra that makes patients feel safe with you all add up to something special. If you’re ready to be the person who helps patients find their way through one of the most challenging chapters of their lives, we’d love to meet you. Come be the steady hand, caring voice, and trusted guide our oncology patients need. Your Everyday

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate written and verbal information regarding the medical treatment plan between the patient, family, physician, physician staff, and other team members.
• Coordinate and communicate the treatment plan to internal and external departments and agencies, establishing and maintaining the continuity of patient care.
• Aid patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available.
• Review medical documentation to assist physicians in obtaining complete and accurate documentation of their medical treatment plan.
• Serve as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.
• Follow patients throughout the care continuum, collaborating with care management resources and facilitating appointments for consults and support services including social workers, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, physicians, financial resources, etc.
• Collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning processes.
• Assist patients and their family members in search of solutions, treatment-related problems, education to facilitate seamless care, and support patients with difficult decisions.
• Perform ongoing reviews of policies related to service provided where appropriate and update policies to enhance professional practice.
• Serve as a resource for community educational events such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures as well as staff education.

Requirements

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 3 years of professional nursing experience in specialty area.

Qualifications

• Organized, proactive, positive, and passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences.
• Compassionate and empathetic, with the ability to lead with empathy.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to advocate fiercely while leading with empathy.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience working with oncology patients and their families.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role may have a schedule, but your commitment to your patients doesn’t clock out. Please refer to the job listing for specific details.

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It's where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.