Oncology Patient Navigator

RN Patient Navigator – Oncology

Location: Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Carroll Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Patient Navigator within our Oncology Department. This role plays a critical part in guiding patients and families through the cancer care continuumproviding education, advocacy, and coordination of care.

Join a dedicated, mission-driven oncology team that values collaboration, empathy, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and Address Barriers to Care:
  Proactively recognize and mitigate obstacles to care through referrals to supportive services such as financial aid, social work, language assistance, rehabilitation, and other medical providers.

• Facilitate Shared Decision-Making:
  Use evidence-based tools, clinical guidelines, and patient goals to support collaborative care planning. Ensure clear communication among cancer care team members to prevent delays or fragmentation of care.

• Educate and Support Patients & Families:
  Provide tailored education and resources on diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, follow-up care, and transitions in care.

• Coordinate Palliative Care Services:
  Support timely integration of palliative care for symptom management and care planning throughout treatment.

• Survivorship Planning:
  Develop personalized survivorship care plans and provide resources and education for patients post-treatment.

• Contribute to Program Development:
  Participate in process improvement, data collection, and meeting cancer program accreditation standards. Collaborate with program administration on quality initiatives.

• Dose Modification Support:
  Assess lab results, treatment protocols, and symptoms; collaborate with physicians to support appropriate chemotherapy/biotherapy dose adjustments.

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland (or eligibility for Maryland licensure)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

• Preferred:

  • Experience in oncology nursing, patient navigation, or care coordination

  • Knowledge of community oncology resources and support services

Why Join Us

• Work with a dedicated oncology care team focused on holistic, patient-centered care

• Enjoy full-time, weekday hours with no weekends or holidays

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and program growth