Nurse Navigator 1 – Specialty Disease Group (Remote)
Role Overview
This position supports patients navigating complex care pathways within a specialized clinical area. Working remotely, the Nurse Navigator ensures timely access to care, coordinates appointments and testing, and provides education tailored to individual diagnoses. The role emphasizes proactive patient engagement, from initial referral through survivorship or end-of-life planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts initial patient assessments to identify care needs, learning barriers, and psychosocial concerns, updating records regularly throughout the care journey.
- Reviews medical documentation and test results to prepare for first visits and ensure appropriate provider matching.
- Coordinates scheduling for consultations, diagnostics, and procedures to minimize delays in treatment initiation.
- Provides education on disease management, treatment options, side effects, and wellness strategies to patients and caregivers.
- Facilitates communication between patients, families, referring providers, and the care team through phone, email, or virtual interactions.
- Identifies obstacles to care—such as financial, logistical, or emotional challenges—and connects patients with relevant support services.
- Collaborates with social workers, financial counselors, and community organizations to address unmet needs.
- Supports shared decision-making by explaining care plans, assisting with treatment choices, and using decision aids when appropriate.
- Tracks patient progress using EPIC and flags potential bottlenecks in the care pathway for timely intervention.
- Engages with clinical trials teams to identify eligible patients and assist with enrollment.
- Participates in tumor board conferences and implements recommended care coordination steps.
- Provides pre- and post-operative guidance and checks in with patients before key treatment milestones.
- Helps transition patients into survivorship, including care plan delivery and long-term follow-up education.
- Advocates for advance care planning and supports palliative or end-of-life decision-making when needed.
- Contributes to process improvement by identifying gaps in care and recommending operational changes.
- Supports orientation for new staff and serves as a preceptor for students or trainees.
- Stays current with clinical best practices through professional development and continuing education.
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, institutional policies, and data privacy standards.
- Collaborates with outreach and marketing teams to support community education initiatives and referral network development.
- Develops patient education materials and strengthens partnerships with local cancer support organizations.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, along with 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage complex patient data and coordinate care across disciplines. Proficiency with electronic medical records, particularly EPIC, and standard software applications is required.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, remote position with no required on-site presence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence, organizational discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual team setting.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage. Tuition remission is also available as part of ongoing professional development support.
