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About this role
The Registered Nurse- Cancer Care Navigator position is located at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Murfreesboro, TN campus in the Women's Health Program under the Chief of Staff office. The Nurse Cancer Care Navigator RN executes position responsibilities that demonstrate expert leadership, experience, and creative approaches in providing complex patient management. Provides patient management, care coordination, and disposition planning for cancer patients.
Requirements
RN License
U.S. Citizenship
Background check
Pass drug screening
Current TB test
Pre-employment physical examination
Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Benefits
Competitive salary
Regular salary increases
Performance awards
50 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
Federal health insurance
Vision insurance
About the employer
UV
US Veterans Health Administration
Hospital
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…
3.7 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
+Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
+Interdisciplinary team collaboration model
What reviewers flag
−Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
−Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
−Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research. The VA operates as a federal government employer under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Murfreesboro sits in the heart of Middle Tennessee, roughly 35 miles southeast of Nashville. Home to Middle Tennessee State University and the Stones River Greenway, it blends college-town energy with Civil War history and steady suburban growth—appealing for nurses who want proximity to Nashville without big-city living.
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