You’ll need
Licensure
✓Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
Certifications
✓BLS from the American Heart Association
✓Navigation Certification within (3) three years of employment
Education
✓BSN
✓Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing required
MSN Degree preferred
Qualifications
✓A minimum of two (2) years’ Nursing experience, with at least one (1) year in Oncology
✓Clinical Oncology Knowledge – Demonstrate knowledge of cancer diagnoses, treatment modalities, symptom management, and the oncology care continuum.
✓Patient Assessment and Care Coordination – Assesses patient needs, identify barriers to care, and coordinate timely resources for access across the continuum.
✓Communication Skills – Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams using compassionate, patient-centered approaches.
✓Patient Education and Shared Decision-Making – Provides education tailored to health literacy and cultural needs, supporting informed treatment decisions.
✓Advocacy and Resource Navigation – Advocates for patients and families while connecting them with financial, psychosocial, transportation, and community resources.
✓Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving – Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and independently addresses barriers impacting care delivery and outcomes.
✓Cultural Competence and Health Equity – Demonstrates cultural humility and promotes equitable access to care for diverse patient populations.
✓Documentation and Technology Proficiency – Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record and utilizes data to support quality care and program goals.
Knowledge of standard of care treatment for Oncology Patients preferred
One (1) year customer service experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Two (2) years of Care Coordination in an Ambulatory setting preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leave
About the role
Patient-Centered Navigation: Proactively and effectively guides and monitors patients and families through complex cancer care systems, ensuring access, equity, and continuity of care across settings.
What you’ll do
Patient-Centered NavigationProactively and effectively guides and monitors patients and families through complex cancer care systems, ensuring access, equity, and continuity of care across settings
Resource Coordination & AdvocacyAssesses clinical and non-clinical needs connecting patients to resources (e.
Education & EngagementEducates patients, caregivers, and staff on treatment adherence, follow-up, and culturally sensitive care practices to promote informed decision making and compliance