Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Req #: 0000241141

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Oncology Access Center

Pay Range: $100,619.00 - $142,124.00 per year

Location:

379 CAMPUS DRIVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873

Job Title: Nurse Navigator

Location: RWJ - 379 Campus Dr,

Somerset

Department Name: Oncology Access Center

Req #: 0000241141

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,619.00 - $142,124.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Clinical Nurse Navigator is a registered professional nurse with clinical oncology knowledge who works in multiple departments to provide individualized culturally sensitive assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers,

Using the nursing process provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the care continuum.

Qualifications

Required:

BSN required
Two years of oncology nursing experience required

Preferred

Masters preferred
Navigation experience preferred
One year of customer service experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Licenses And Certifications Required

Licenses by the NJ State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse BLS provider required
Navigation certification required within three years of employment

Scheduling Requirements

This is a hybrid position with an expectation to be onsite Tuesday/Wednesday plus, as business needs require at the Oncology Access Center in Somerset, NJ

Essential Functions

Proactively assist patients and families in accessing cancer care by guiding them through health system complexities,
Identify barriers, financial, logistical, cultural, or language based, and collaborate on culturally sensitive strategies to overcome them
Provide the patient, and caregiver with appropriate resources, financial aid, transportation, psychosocial supports, tailored to patients' literacy levels, cultural background, and language
Conduct timely follow-up with patients to assess non-clinical obstacles e.g. financial, social, family, and facilitate referrals to appropriate support services, reinforcing adherence to agreed care plans
Engage actively with the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure coordinated delivery of treatment and supportive care plans, advocating for timely follow-up and continuity across settings
Educate patients, caregivers, and clinical staff about the critical role of adherence to treatment schedules, guidelines, follow-up visits, and culturally influenced health beliefs
Promote shared decision-making and reinforce understanding of care pathways
Demonstrate outstanding communication, organizational, interpersonal skills, plus confidence in independent problem-solving essential for navigating complex oncology care
Show integrity, honesty, compassion, and cultural humility, even during challenging or sensitive exchanges
Maintain respect, privacy, and cultural competence always
Serve as a consistent advocate for patients and families, representing their interests to providers, payers, and the healthcare team to ensure equitable care
Oncology Nurse Navigator must possess deep oncology knowledge, awareness of systemic barriers (e.g., insurance, social determinants), and familiarity with evidence-based resources
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the patient's medical record
Utilize standardized tools and protocols to track patient progress and program
Serve as patient and family advocate

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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