Nurse Navigator - Gastrointestinal Cancer (GI)

Core essential

Responsibilities

• Establish trust and continuity of care by serving as the primary liaison for newly diagnosed oncology patients and their families throughout the treatment journey.

• Improves care coordination and patient outcomes by managing services across diagnostics, treatment, hospital transitions, and support resources.

• Ensures provider readiness and care efficiency by preparing patient charts and maintaining accurate, timely EMR documentation.

• Empowers patients and families to make informed decisions by guiding them through complex medical processes including intake, interventions, admissions, and discharge planning.

• Enhances care delivery and responsiveness by acting as a clinical resource and point of contact for staff and administration regarding navigated patients.

• Reduces administrative burden and improves patient access by assisting with paperwork, referrals, and supportive care resources.

• Promotes patient understanding and satisfaction through clear communication of procedures, timelines, and educational outreach to staff and the community.

• Strengthens clinical operations and problem-solving by using critical thinking to address care-related questions and prioritize patient needs.

• Improves navigation quality and relevance by staying current on oncology services, research, and community resources

Requirements

Required education & experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in oncology required; previous experience in care coordination or patient navigation strongly preferred.

Required certificates, license OR registration

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state (required)

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) – preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required

Required knowledge, skills OR abilities

• Strong understanding of oncology care pathways, cancer treatments, and disease progression.

• Knowledge of patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resources for oncology patients.

• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation best practices.