Nurse Navigator 1 – Site Disease Group

University of Miami

University of Miami nurse navigator coordinating oncology referrals, education, clinical trials, and survivorship care remotely. Supporting patients across the cancer care continuum through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care coordination, including triaging appointments, facilitating referrals, and supporting patients through the care continuum. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Medical Record systems and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)Electronic Medical Record System ProficiencyPatient Care CoordinationInterpersonal Communication SkillsData Collection and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Patient EducationCare CoordinationPsychosocial ScreeningProcess ImprovementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEPIC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeRegistered Nurse Licensing (RN)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceACHA StandardsJCAHO StandardsOSHA RegulationsTumor Board Conference

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Triage new patient appointments to appropriate providers and ensure timely scheduling
Review outside medical records, test results, and documentation for initial visits
Assess barriers to care and facilitate referrals to support services and community organizations
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, treatment options, side effects, survivorship, wellness, and prevention
Support patients throughout the care continuum, including active treatment, survivorship, chronic cancer management, and end-of-life care
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, physicians, caregivers, staff, and referring providers
Facilitate scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, and clinical trial referrals
Track patient progress in EPIC and ensure key follow-up milestones are met
Identify care bottlenecks and gaps and propose process improvements
Serve as a liaison for patients, families, caregivers, staff, and referring physicians
Provide psychosocial screening and refer patients to social workers, financial counselors, and support services
Support shared decision-making, advance care planning, and palliative care discussions
Attend Tumor Board Conference and coordinate recommended care
Maintain communication with the tumor registry
Solicit feedback from referring physicians and develop clinical operations improvements
Develop patient education materials and collaborative community relationships
Participate in cancer education, prevention, outreach, performance improvement, and program development
Mentor and orient healthcare professionals and new staff
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional organizations
Ensure documentation, policy compliance, and safeguarding of University assets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data
Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record system(s)
Ability to perform duties as an independent professional and team player
Organizational skills sufficient to set priorities and facilitate work team progress
Compliance with mandatory in-services and employee health procedures
Compliance with facility policies and procedures and HIPPA, ACHA, JCAHO, OSHA standards and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition remission
Comprehensive benefits package