Oncology Nurse Navigator

Job Description Summary Help Patients Navigate Cancer Care with Confidence MUSC Health Hematology & Oncology Cancer Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Oncology Nurse Navigator to serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients and their caregivers throughout their cancer care journey. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005567 LAN - 8th Floor Infusion (LMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) What You’ll Do Guide patients and caregivers through the oncology care continuum, particularly during diagnosis and initial treatment planning. Provide individualized education and support to promote informed decision-making and understanding of treatment plans. Identify barriers to care and collaborate with the appropriate resources to help patients successfully navigate the healthcare system. Facilitate timely access to consultations, diagnostic testing, treatment, and supportive services. Serve as a key communication link between patients and multidisciplinary providers both within MUSC Health and with external healthcare partners. Coordinate communication among physicians, nursing, ancillary services, and other members of the oncology care team. Advocate for patient needs while promoting continuity and coordination of care. Recognize changing patient needs and appropriately prioritize or reprioritize care and resources. Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external providers and community resources. Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced oncology environment. Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum of three years of related clinical nursing experience. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) may be accepted in lieu of the BSN requirement. Preferred: Previous oncology nursing experience. Licensure & Certifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required. Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of complex medical terminology and advanced disease processes. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making abilities. Ability to rapidly prioritize and reprioritize competing patient care needs. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to appropriately delegate responsibilities to qualified personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships internally and externally. Ability to work autonomously while remaining an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Cancer care can be complex and overwhelming. As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will help ensure patients do not have to navigate that journey alone. You will connect the pieces of their care, improve communication among providers, address barriers, and help patients and families understand what comes next. If you are an experienced RN who is passionate about oncology, patient advocacy, education, and coordinated care, we invite you to join the MUSC Health Hematology & Oncology Cancer Center team. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. 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