Nurse Navigator, Radiation Oncology

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Establish contact with newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members or caregivers .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePeabody • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,269 - $204,318 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient navigation through cancer care systems, ensuring timely treatment and survivorship while maintaining effective communication with clinical teams and referring physicians. Skilled in developing culturally competent care plans and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

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Licensed Registered NurseBLS CertificationAcute Care Medical Surgical ExperiencePatient Assessment SkillsRegulatory Compliance Commitment

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Hard Skills

Patient CareClinical Pathway DevelopmentOutcome Measurement ToolsCulturally Competent Care PlansEvidence-Based Practice

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Nursing License

Industry Keywords

Cancer TreatmentSurvivorshipQuality ImprovementMandatory EducationClinical Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish contact with newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members or caregivers
Guide patients through disease-specific care systems and clinical pathways
Direct patients to organizational health care services for timely treatment and survivorship
Identify and address barriers to timely and appropriate cancer treatment
Connect patients with community resources, health care, and support services
Assist patients and disease-specific physicians in transitioning from active treatment to survivorship
Maintain records of patient-related activities
Collaborate with disease-specific clinical teams to develop clinical pathways
Resolve patient-related concerns as the contact clinical person
Ensure medical information is received from referring physicians and review it before patient visits
Discuss medical information with disease-specific physicians before patient visits
Maintain communication with referring physicians regarding patient plans of care
Develop outcome measurement tools with the research department
Assist in identifying open clinical trials for patient eligibility
Perform systematic patient and family assessments and develop culturally competent plans of care
Deliver age-specific care, evaluate effectiveness, and adapt plans based on patient/family response
Educate patients and families about illness, treatment, and preventative measures
Coordinate safe, quality care and collaborate with nurses, physicians, colleagues, patients, and families
Participate in quality improvement activities, mandatory education, and other departmental duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing
Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration
BLS certification
Necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide patient care according to Nursing Policy and Procedures
Necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care according to clinic-specific competencies
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Acute care Medical surgical experience
Commitment to regulatory compliance, mandatory education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled