CLN RN Navigator

Overview

The GYN Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) competencies include the fundamental knowledge, skills and expertise required to proficiently (a) participate in the care of patients with a past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer, (b) assist patients with cancer, families and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers, and (c) provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The ONN is cognizant of the psychosocial and financial impact that disease and hospitalization has on the patient and family and acts as an advocate to identify and obtain needed resources and support. Oncology Nurse Navigators have expertise in nursing practice and ensure continuing expertise through clinical experience and continuing education. The complexity of the role requires a high level of autonony.

Qualifications

Education required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Education preferred: BSN strongly preferred

License, Certification and/or Registration: Current Alabama or Multistate Nursing license required. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 3 months of hire. OCN or ONN certification required within 2 years of hire. ONS Fundamental Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy card required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: Three (3) years nursing experience required. One (1) year of Oncology or GYN nursing experience preferred. Experience in an outpatient facility preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Strong organization skills; Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly; Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally; Strong leadership skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work in teams; Ability to work autonomously; Strong oncology knowledge; Basic computer skills, knowledge of managed care, critical thinking skills; Working knowledge of insurance coverage and procedures and working knowledge of community resources.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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