Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator

Chesapeake Urology Associates

Towson, MD

 

JOB DETAILS

Occupation: Nurse Navigator

Specialty: Medical Oncology

Clinic Location: Towson, MD

Employment: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Opportunity: Private Practice, Outpatient

Ideal Candidate: 

• Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse (BSN) required
• Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred, Nurse Navigator Certification required to be completed within first year of employment
• Five (5) years’ work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic
• Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential
• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator (MONN) guides patients, families, and caregivers through the cancer care continuum by addressing barriers and ensuring timely access to high-quality, community-based oncology care. Using the nursing process, the MONN provides education, facilitates decision-making, and connects patients with internal and external resources. This role involves regular collaboration with departments such as scheduling, financial counseling, pharmacy, lab, social work, and clinical teams, as well as consistent engagement with physicians and practice leadership to support a seamless navigation experience.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience
• Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure
• Prepares for, organizes, and participates in the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner
• Performs assessment of patient risk stratification
• Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or makes referrals for additional screening and support as needed
• Develop appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed
• Supports and/or provides oral chemotherapy education, adherence, and side effect monitoring
• Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed
• Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics
• Supports patient advocacy and empowerment
• Participate in community outreach and cancer prevention education
• Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization, and healthcare economics

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

 

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS

• Current knowledge of clinical best practices, quality assurance standards, and patient care management
• Strong understanding of medical models, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnostics
• Proficient in applying the full nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Familiarity with cancer registries, accreditation requirements, and HIPAA compliance
• Skilled in care coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to assess health disparities and navigate culturally sensitive patient care needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team
• Highly organized with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in EMR systems, computer use, and online research
• Knowledge of community resources to support patient care
• Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas to improve patient outcomes

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• May be required to help transfer patient
• Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40lbs

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur

 

If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email your CV to eric.jackson@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!