Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator

Why Join Us? At Chesapeake Urology, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you become part of an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step professionally, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive while helping improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve. We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Employees also enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, corporate discounts, paid time off, and much more. At Chesapeake Urology, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a rewarding career with purpose. Job Description: The Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator (MONN) guides patients, families, and caregivers through the cancer care continuum by addressing barriers and ensuring timely access to high-quality, community-based oncology care. Using the nursing process, the MONN provides education, facilitates decision-making, and connects patients with internal and external resources. This role involves regular collaboration with departments such as scheduling, financial counseling, pharmacy, lab, social work, and clinical teams, as well as consistent engagement with physicians and practice leadership to support a seamless navigation experience. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience. Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure. Prepares for, organizes, and participates in the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner. Performs assessment of patient risk stratification. Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or makes referrals for additional screening and support as needed Develop appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed. Supports and/or provides oral chemotherapy education, adherence, and side effect monitoring. Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed. Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics. Supports patient advocacy and empowerment. Participate in community outreach and cancer prevention education. Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization, and healthcare economics. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse (BSN) required. Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred, Nurse Navigator Certification required to be completed within first year of employment. Five (5) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential. Knowledge, Competencies & Skills: Current knowledge of clinical best practices, quality assurance standards, and patient care management. Strong understanding of medical models, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnostics. Proficient in applying the full nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Familiarity with cancer registries, accreditation requirements, and HIPAA compliance. Skilled in care coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to assess health disparities and navigate culturally sensitive patient care needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration abilities. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team. Highly organized with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in EMR systems, computer use, and online research. Knowledge of community resources to support patient care. Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service. Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas to improve patient outcomes. Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation. The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake Urology