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Oncology Nurse Navigator

Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC·New York

$33 - $47/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Oncology Nurse Navigator provides individualized assistance to cancer patients to overcome healthcare barriers and facilitate timely access to care. They serve as a clinical guide, educator, and coordinator from diagnosis through survivorship or end-of-life care.

Job summary

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a registered nurse who provides individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate timely access to high-quality cancer care across the continuum. The ONN serves as a clinical guide, educator, advocate, and coordinator from cancer screening or diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  • Patient navigation & care coordination
  • Provide personalized navigation services to patients from abnormal cancer screening or diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, or palliative care
  • Assess patient needs (medical, psychosocial, financial, logistical, cultural, and educational) and identify barriers to care
  • Coordinate diagnostic testing, specialist consultations, treatments, and supportive services to ensure timely care
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, offering continuity throughout the cancer journey
  • Clinical support & education
  • Provide disease-specific education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment options, clinical trials, side effects, and symptom management
  • Reinforce provider instructions and assist patients in understanding complex medical information
  • Promote shared decision-making and informed consent
  • Monitor treatment tolerance, identify urgent symptoms, and facilitate appropriate clinical escalation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, financial counselors, dietitians, genetic counselors, and rehabilitation services
  • Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences as appropriate
  • Communicate patient needs, preferences, and concerns to the care team
  • Psychosocial support & advocacy
  • Provide emotional support, counseling, and reassurance to patients and families
  • Facilitate referrals to supportive services, including social work, financial assistance, transportation, nutritional counseling, and community resources
  • Advocate for patients to reduce disparities and improve equity in cancer care
  • Quality, data, & program support
  • Track navigation metrics such as timeliness of care, barriers addressed, and patient outcomes
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and accreditation standards (e.g., Commission on Cancer, NAPBC)
  • Document navigation activities accurately in the electronic health record
  • Participate in program development, community outreach, and cancer education initiatives

Qualifications

  • Required qualifications
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required (MSN preferred)
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of oncology nursing experience (inpatient, outpatient, or infusion)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of oncology care, treatment modalities, and the cancer continuum
  • Preferred certifications
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®)
  • Certified Nurse Navigator – Oncology (CNN-ONC) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
  • Skills & competencies
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-education abilities
  • High level of emotional intelligence and cultural competence
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize effectively
  • Knowledge of healthcare systems, insurance processes, and community resources
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and data tracking tools
  • Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
  • Work environment & schedule
  • Typically based in outpatient cancer centers, clinics, or hospital settings
  • Standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on patient and program needs
  • Minimal direct patient lifting; role emphasizes coordination, education, and support

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP • Reports to: Director of Cancer Operations

  • Performance measures
  • Timeliness from diagnosis to treatment
  • Patient satisfaction and experience outcomes
  • Reduction in barriers to care
  • Compliance with accreditation and quality standards
  • Effectiveness of care coordination and communication

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”

Compassion

Make Someone’s Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

RESPECT: Treat people with dignity

Accountability: Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S.

Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services.

Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S.

Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery.

U.S.

Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Salary Range

Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location.

$33.39 - $46.75 / hour

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Requirements

Requires a current RN license, a BSN (MSN preferred), and 3-5 years of oncology nursing experience. Preferred certifications include OCN or CNN-ONC.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Education
  • Care Coordination
  • Cultural Competence
  • Critical Thinking
  • Caseload Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Psychosocial Support

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Plans
  • 401(k) Matching
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Plans

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$33 - $47/hr
Locations
New York; Syracuse, New York
Posted
May 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC

A.M.P. is a group of medical professionals that have been practicing in Central New York, including Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego Counties, for many years. Our focus is on the treatment of Urological Conditions and Cancers. Our trained Urologists,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Oncology nurse navigator roles in New York

In New York, oncology nurse navigator roles are typically in demand at hospitals and cancer centers that need experienced RNs to guide patients through complex treatment pathways. Competition is often strongest for candidates with oncology bedside experience, a BSN or MSN, and certifications such as OCN or CNN-ONC. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight care coordination and patient education experience.

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