Oncology Nurse Navigator

Daymark Health

. Provide triage, case management, and care navigation for oncology patients with potential comorbidities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Rhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology nursing, providing comprehensive patient care and support throughout the oncology care journey. Proficient in care coordination, patient education, and addressing social determinants of health while utilizing technology and communication tools effectively.

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Oncology Nursing ExperiencePatient Care CoordinationRegistered Nurse (RN) LicenseOncology Certifications (OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, CCM)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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Hard Skills

Oncology NursingPatient EducationCare NavigationSymptom TriageDischarge PlanningNutritional SupportClinical EscalationDocumentation StandardsCare CoordinationPalliative Care

Soft Skills

EmpathyActive ListeningCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

EHR SystemsSlackZoomGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationOncology Certifications (OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, CCM)

Industry Keywords

OncologyCare ManagementPatient SupportSocial Determinants of HealthClinical Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide triage, case management, and care navigation for oncology patients with potential comorbidities
Deliver direct patient care through phone, email, video, and virtual platforms
Provide comprehensive support throughout the oncology care journey, from screening through survivorship or end-of-life care
Provide urgent clinical escalations and consultative clinical support
Triage symptom survey responses and inbound reported symptoms, supporting patients directly or escalating to Nurse Practitioners
Identify and address patient needs including care coordination, nutritional support, discharge planning, and provider referrals
Educate patients about their diagnosis, Daymark Health's care offerings, and next steps
Build trusting relationships with patients and their care networks through empathy and active listening
Coordinate with Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, Social Workers, Clinical Operations, and non-clinical Health Partners
Address social determinants of health such as food security and transportation access
Follow Daymark policies, procedures, and documentation standards and optimize use of systems, tools, and technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required
Compact unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license, or ability to obtain
Licensure in Rhode Island, or willingness to become licensed in Rhode Island
At least 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in oncology nursing
Passion for helping patients understand the benefits of palliative care
Oncology-related certifications such as OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, or CCM strongly preferred, or to be obtained within 2 years of hire
Comfort using Slack, Zoom, Google Suite, and EHR systems
Strong relational, communication, organizational, and adaptability skills
Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments while maintaining meticulous organization in communications and documentation
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for patient-facing roles by the start date
Compliance with Daymark's Employee Vaccination and Testing policy required by the start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
Preference may be given to local candidates able to commute to the Rhode Island office once a week for team meetings
Equal opportunity employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and compliance with the Employee Vaccination and Testing policy required for patient-facing roles