Registered Nurse Navigator – Oncology

UVA Health

Oncology RN Navigator coordinating complex cancer care for UVA Health patients. Guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, and follow-up while addressing barriers to care.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $41 - $55 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating complex care for oncology patients, including triaging referrals, developing individualized care plans, and providing culturally competent education. Proficient in managing high-risk patient populations and facilitating communication among multidisciplinary care teams.

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Bachelor Of Science In NursingRegistered Nurse License In VirginiaAmerican Heart Association BLS CertificationOncology Patient Care CoordinationCulturally Competent Patient Education

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Hard Skills

Triage ReferralsCare Plan DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Care CoordinationPatient Needs AssessmentQuality Initiative Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEffective CommunicationEmpowered LeadershipPatient Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseAmerican Heart Association BLS CertificationSpecialty Board Certification

Industry Keywords

Oncology CareClinical Care PathwaysPatient EducationHealthcare System NavigationQuality Achievement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individualized support across the care continuum to patients, families, and caregivers
Coordinate care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up for oncology patients
Guide patients through evidence-based clinical care pathways individualized to treatment plans, physiology, and disease progression
Identify and address barriers to care and steer patients through the healthcare system
Demonstrate UVA's Professional Practice Model through professional nursing practice, quality achievement, lifelong learning, empowered leadership, innovation, and expert caring
Manage complex care and high-risk patient populations
Triage new patient referrals and assess patient needs, goals, and preferences for care planning
Coordinate multidisciplinary care and expedite access to diagnostic testing, surgery, treatments, and follow-up care
Serve as clinical advocate, educator, and liaison for patients, families, and healthcare providers
Provide culturally competent education on diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and posttreatment care
Facilitate communication between care teams and support participation in therapeutic clinical trials
Identify programmatic and quality initiatives with multidisciplinary teams and track care-pathway outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
1 year of registered nursing experience required
3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred
Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required
Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred
Ability to manage complex care and high-risk patient populations
Ability to triage referrals, assess patient needs, and develop care plans
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care and expedite diagnostic testing, surgery, treatment, and follow-up
Culturally competent patient and caregiver education skills
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, frequently travel, and bend/stoop
Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 lbs
May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Long-term and Short-term Disability
Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off