Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurse Patient Navigator

VCU Health

. Serve as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for assigned patients .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,133 - $120,744 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient advocacy, education, and care management while adhering to Virginia nursing regulations and national standards. Proficient in clinical judgment and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current RN Licensure in VirginiaAHA BLS CertificationSpecialty Nursing CertificationMinimum Three Years Clinical ExperienceBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing

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Hard Skills

Patient EducationCase ManagementClinical JudgmentNursing KnowledgeCare Coordination

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingStrong RecallLogical ThinkingEffective CommunicationAbility to Handle Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

AHA BLS CertificationSpecialty Nursing Certification

Industry Keywords

Virginia Nursing RegulationsANA Code of EthicsNational Nursing StandardsVCUHS Policies and ProceduresPatient Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for assigned patients
Manage assigned patients’ care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Ensure high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services
Serve as the single point of contact for assigned patients and caregivers
Provide ongoing support to patients and caregivers throughout treatment
Apply clinical and nursing knowledge and skills
Follow physician/licensed independent provider medical and treatment orders
Organize and plan work with patient/family input and identify specific outcomes
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge and experience
Practice according to Virginia nursing regulations, ANA Code of Ethics, national nursing standards, VCUHS policies and procedures, and established practice guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
Current RN licensure in Virginia for continued employment
AHA BLS Certification
Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation
Previous experience in specialty area
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Primarily weekday work, with possible evening or weekend work depending on assignment
May be required to go to all VCUHS locations
Ability to lift less than 20 lbs.
Prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; reaching; repetitive motion
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
Ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environments, and frequent change