Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN)

Location: 142 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082

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

We are seeking a compassionate and highly organized Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) to guide oncology and hematology patients through every stage of their treatment journey. In this role, you will serve as a patient advocate, care coordinator, educator, and clinical resource, ensuring timely access to high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans, appointments, treatments, referrals, and follow-up services for oncology and hematology patients.

• Assess patient needs and collaborate with providers to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and available resources.

• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes in Epic EMR, and communicate changes in condition to providers.

• Facilitate chemotherapy scheduling, treatment authorizations, and coordination with pharmacy and clinical teams.

• Connect patients with support services, transportation, financial resources, survivorship programs, and clinical trial opportunities.

• Ensure medical records and treatment information are available for all patient visits.

• Support quality, compliance, and reporting initiatives, including MIPS, QOPI, CoC, and Medicare oncology program requirements.

• Develop partnerships with community organizations and patient support groups to enhance patient access to care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

• Current Connecticut RN license in good standing.

• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

• Experience in oncology, hematology, infusion, navigation, or care coordination preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records; experience with Epic preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while providing compassionate patient-centered care.

Keywords: Oncology Nurse Navigator, Registered Nurse, RN, Oncology Nursing, Hematology, Cancer Care, Patient Navigation, Care Coordination, Infusion Nursing, Epic EMR, BSN, Healthcare.