Oncology Nurse Navigator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Rhode Island.

📋 Description

• Facilitate triage, case management, and care navigation for oncology patients with potential comorbidities.

• Provide direct patient care through various channels including phone, email, video, and virtual platforms.

• Offer consultative clinical support and address urgent clinical escalations.

• Triage Symptom Survey responses and manage inbound reported symptoms, assisting patients or escalating to a Nurse Practitioner as necessary.

• Recognize and address needs related to care coordination, nutritional support, discharge planning, and provider referrals.

• Educate patients regarding their diagnosis, Daymark Health’s care services, and subsequent steps.

• Foster trusting relationships with patients and their care networks.

• Coordinate integrated care alongside Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, Social Workers, and non-clinical Health Partners.

• Tackle social determinants of health, such as food security and transportation accessibility.

• Adhere to policies, procedures, documentation standards, clinical protocols, and operational processes.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to enhance systems, tools, and technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.

• A compact unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license, or the capability to obtain one.

• Licensure in Rhode Island, or a willingness to secure licensure in Rhode Island.

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, with at least 2 years in oncology nursing.

• A strong desire to assist patients in understanding the benefits of palliative care.

• Oncology-related certifications such as OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, or CCM are strongly preferred, or must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

• Proficient in using Slack, Zoom, Google Suite, and EHR systems.

• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse populations.

• Capacity to independently prioritize urgent and important needs.

• Patient-centered approach and dedication to Daymark’s mission.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, listening, and communication skills.

• Adaptability in dynamic and uncertain environments.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for patient-facing roles by the start date.

• Compliance with Daymark’s Employee Vaccination and Testing policy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for full-time remote work.

• Monday–Friday work schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM local time.

• Support for Basic Life Support (BLS) certification compliance by the start date if not held at hire.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.