RN Navigator – Oncology Navigation

Carle Health

. Provide resources, support, assessments, referrals, education, care coordination, and guidance throughout the cancer care continuum .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $57 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology navigation, care coordination, and patient education while providing compassionate support and advocacy for diverse patient populations. Proficient in assessing patient needs, managing symptoms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

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Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)Oncology NavigationPatient EducationCare CoordinationTelephone Triage

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Hard Skills

Patient TriageSymptom ManagementDocumentationReferralsQuality Improvement InitiativesMolecular TestingGenetic CounselingAction PlansProcess ImprovementsPatient Satisfaction

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCultural SensitivityProblem-SolvingLeadershipCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

Industry Keywords

Cancer Care ContinuumInterdisciplinary MeetingsTumor BoardsClinical TrialsCommunity Health Fairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide resources, support, assessments, referrals, education, care coordination, and guidance throughout the cancer care continuum
Serve as the primary contact and advocate for patients and act as liaison among patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare teams
Educate patients, families, providers, caregivers, colleagues, and communities about cancer, treatment options, symptom management, survivorship, and oncology navigation
Assess patient understanding, needs, distress, barriers to care, and treatment adherence; make appropriate referrals
Coordinate diagnostic services, treatment, appointments, referrals, test results, survivorship, hospice, and palliative care
Provide telephone triage, symptom management, emotional support, education, and resource referrals
Document patient encounters, education, diagnostic testing, treatments, referrals, and navigation activities
Participate in tumor boards, tumor conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, cancer committee, support groups, screenings, and community health fairs
Promote clinical trials, understand molecular testing and genetic counseling criteria, and collaborate with research teams
Track and report program metrics, outcomes, dashboards, quality improvement initiatives, and financial contributions
Develop education materials, action plans, process improvements, and recommendations to improve care and patient satisfaction
Maintain current oncology knowledge through continuing education, evidence-based practice, professional organizations, presentations, publications, and research
Collaborate with internal and external navigators and multidisciplinary teams to share best practices and ensure timely, compassionate care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
College Diploma: Nursing
Knowledge and skills in patient triage, nursing theory and practice, problem-solving, advocacy, cultural sensitivity/language skills, leadership, and customer service
Ability to provide oncology navigation, care coordination, patient education, referrals, documentation, and follow-up
Ability to work with diverse and complex patients, families, and healthcare providers
Ability to perform telephone triage and understand insurance, financial hardship, and access concerns

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers