Patient Navigator (RN) Oral Oncology, Cancer Care

Description

Nursing
Req #: 88411

  Maine Health Cancer Care is seeking an Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator to join their team. This opportunity allows the nurse to join a highly collaborative, patient-centered, fun group. We thrive at our ambulatory oncology practice because of the people and our shared dedication to provide our patients with compassionate care. It is unique to find a position where your team members collaborate and support each other to maximize functionality across multiple disciplines. We pride ourselves in creating the healthiest work environment possible and, as a result, we can achieve our goal of optimizing both patient care and the patient experience.

Day-to-day duties include partnering with Oral Oncology Pharmacists and the multidisciplinary Oncology Care Team on patient questions; conducting new patient introductory calls; conducting follow-up calls/triaging questions; ensuring a smooth prior authorization process; and following up with Medication Access for patient support. The selected candidate must be available to train on site in Southern Maine. Once onboarded, this will be a hybrid position. For this position, we are specifically seeking candidates who have prior medical oncology, surgical oncology, or oncology infusion experience.

Summary:
The Registered Nurse – Patient Navigator – MHMG MMCP role guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with recurrent and newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members, or caregivers. The Patient Navigator will understand the clinical pathways established by the Oncology Program and will direct the patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and within the community for timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required or must complete BSN within three years of start date.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Oncology certification or defined process for achieving certification required.
3. Experience: Experience working with oncology patients and families preferred. Experience in community outreach preferred.

Additional Information 

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $40.06 to $54.20 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). 

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. 

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