Outpatient Oncology Clinic Nurse - Full Time

Nursing

Full Time , Days

Travel Required: Yes

El Camino Health Medical Network is currently seeking a skilled Nurse Navigator for Breast Oncology to join our growing healthcare team!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across Santa Clara County. We strive to coordinate care that meets the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve, partnering with like-minded professionals who are passionate about simplifying the healthcare experience.

At ECHMN, we foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence. By working together, we provide exceptional care to our patients while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team members. The RN Nurse Navigator – Breast Oncology serves as a clinical resource and patient advocate, guiding individuals and families through the breast cancer care continuum. This role utilizes oncology-specific nursing expertise to provide education, counseling, care coordination, and ongoing support. The Nurse Navigator facilitates timely access to diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services while ensuring patients receive age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.

Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families during the diagnostic and treatment process.

Coordinate appointments, referrals, and treatment planning across the care continuum.

Clinical Care & Education

Perform triage and telephone advice independently within scope of practice.

Conduct nursing assessments and interventions during in-person or telehealth encounters.

Deliver age-specific, culturally appropriate education and health promotion.

Support patient advocacy, promote shared decision-making, and ensure continuity of care.

Care Coordination & Case Management

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to align care with established standards and protocols.

Track and document outcomes and patient metrics in electronic medical records (Epic EMR preferred).

Facilitate referrals to support services, community resources, and survivorship programs.

Adhere to nursing standards of practice, HIPAA, HR, safety, and compliance requirements.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, process redesign, and performance measurement.

Understanding of medical terminology, medications, dosages, and side effect management

Strong critical reasoning, triage, and clinical judgment skills for complex or urgent patient situations.

Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical practice management software.

Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects patient values and preferences.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent required.

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Oncology and/or infusion therapy experience strongly preferred.

Epic EMR experience preferred.

Certified Oncology Nurse-Required

Knowledge of oncology nursing practices, treatment protocols, and patient care standards.

Understanding of medical terminology, medications, dosages, and side effect management.

Strong critical reasoning, triage, and clinical judgment skills for complex or urgent patient situations.

Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical practice management software.

Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects patient values and preferences.

Requires flexibility to work varied hours as needed for patient care and navigation support.

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