Nurse Navigator

University of Miami

. Serve as the initial point of contact for patients entering the health system .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient navigation, care coordination, and psychosocial support within the healthcare system. Proficient in managing patient appointments, documentation, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicensePatient Care CoordinationInterpersonal CommunicationData Collection and AnalysisCompliance with HIPAA and ACHA Standards

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Hard Skills

Patient TriageMedical Record ReviewCare Continuum SupportPsychosocial ScreeningDocumentation of Patient Encounters

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Professionalism

Tools & Technologies

EPICMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant FieldValid State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare RegulationsMultidisciplinary TeamsTumor Board ConferencesChronic Cancer ManagementEnd-of-Life Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the initial point of contact for patients entering the health system
Triage new patient appointments and assure timely scheduling
Review outside medical records, test results, and documentation for initial visits
Assess barriers to care and facilitate referrals to support services and community organizations
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, treatment options, side effects, survivorship, wellness, and prevention
Support patients throughout the care continuum, including active treatment, survivorship, chronic cancer management, and end-of-life care
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, physicians, caregivers, staff, and referring providers
Facilitate appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, clinical trial referrals, and continuity of care
Provide psychosocial screening, shared decision-making support, and referrals to social and financial services
Attend Tumor Board conferences and coordinate post-conference care
Track patients through EPIC and ensure required follow-up milestones are met
Document patient encounters and services provided
Participate in nurse navigator program development, performance improvement, education, outreach, and staff orientation
Maintain compliance with University policies and healthcare regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data
Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office
Ability to perform job duties as an independent professional and team player
Organizational skills sufficient to set priorities and facilitate work team progress
Compliance with HIPPA, ACHA, JCAHO, OSHA standards and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition remission
Comprehensive benefits package