Patient Navigator, Cancer Center Support Services

Job Summary: The Oncology Patient Navigator functions on the multi-disciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for oncology patients. She/he is responsible for facilitating the provision of quality and comprehensive services to all patients with an oncology diagnosis. This will be accomplished through coordination of care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. The Navigator will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology/oncology care management and will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population. He/she will provide expert nursing care, which includes: direct clinical practice, consultation, education, and research.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. 
• Oncology Nursing Certification preferred. 
• Minimum of five years acute care nursing experiences with two years of experience in the area of specialization. 
• Experience in provision of care in area of specialization performed in outpatient/home or other community setting preferred. Ability to think and plan independently and to work in an unstructured environment.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.