Nurse Navigator-Oncology Support

Kettering, Ohio

You'll guide patients and families through their care: coordinating it, teaching them, and getting them timely access to services.

Posted Oct 15 · Applications close Oct 15, 2027 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours: Days Full-time l Days l Remote
Unit and setting: Kettering Cancer Center Nurse Navigator-Oncology Supportoncology patients
License: RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of OhioCurrent Ohio RN license
Term: Permanent Kettering Cancer Center l Kettering l Full-time l Days l RemoteFull-time

Do you qualify?

License: Current Ohio RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio Check your license
Certification: BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited institution Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
Experience: 2 years clinical nursing in acute care or relevant specialty Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting

Preferred

Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse or Nurse Navigator certification Certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Oncology Certified Nurse, Nurse Navigator certification) preferred
Experience: care coordination, patient education, or case management experience Experience in care coordination, patient education, or case management; oncology experience preferred if applicable to patient population
Experience: oncology experience oncology experience preferred if applicable to patient population

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The role and schedule

Day to day: care coordination coordinating care
Day to day: patient and family education providing education
Day to day: getting patients timely access to services supporting timely access to services
Details: remote work Full-time l Days l Remote

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Kettering Health

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Kettering Cancer Center l Kettering l Full-time l Days l Remote

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Nurse Navigator guides patients and families through the complexities of healthcare by coordinating care, providing education, and supporting timely access to services. This role serves as a consistent point of contact, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered support throughout their care journey. Performs other duties as assigned.

All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Experience in care coordination, patient education, or case management; oncology experience preferred if applicable to patient population Certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Oncology Certified Nurse, Nurse Navigator certification) preferred

What's around it?

In Kettering, OH

Kettering, OH

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Life in Kettering, OH

NeighborhoodsKettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities. Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

Kettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities.

Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: dowmoving.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: carriedavis.net Source 5: theresidenz.com

Getting aroundDriving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

Driving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net

OutdoorsKettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway. The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

Kettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway.

The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: destinationdayton.org Source 3: apartmentguide.com

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Living in Kettering

Kettering stands out in the Dayton metropolitan area as an unpretentious, healthcare-anchored suburb where daily life and hospital shifts intersect effortlessly. Home to the flagship Kettering Health medical center and Kettering College, the city provides relocating nurses with an approachable residential setting defined by mature, tree-lined streets, mid-century ranches, and convenient apartment clusters like Van Buren Village. Commutes are remarkably straightforward via State Route 48 and Interstate 675, allowing hospital staff to reach regional clinics, Beavercreek, or downtown Dayton in about 15 minutes without facing heavy metropolitan gridlock.

Outside work hours, off-shift recreation centers on open-air summer concerts and food festivals at Fraze Pavilion in Lincoln Park, craft brews and trivia along Wilmington Pike's Brewery Row at Eudora Brewing, and trail outings through Hills & Dales MetroPark. While public transportation is scarce and most older homes lack open-concept contemporary layouts, Kettering balances these tradeoffs with exceptionally low crime, top-tier municipal services, and strong local schools. For healthcare professionals seeking a stable, welcoming community with short drives and dependable civic amenities, Kettering is an ideal home base.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net Source 4: destinationdayton.org Source 5: kruppmoving.com

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