Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator
Salary$40 – $45/hr
LocationGlen Burnie, MD
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size34+ people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live5d ago
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Bachelor's prepared Registered Nurse (BSN) required
Nurse Navigator Certification required to be completed within first year of employment
Five (5) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic
Current knowledge of clinical best practices, quality assurance standards, and patient care management
Strong understanding of medical models, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnostics
Proficient in applying the full nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
Familiarity with cancer registries, accreditation requirements, and HIPAA compliance
Skilled in care coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to assess health disparities and navigate culturally sensitive patient care needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration abilities
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team
Highly organized with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in EMR systems, computer use, and online research
Knowledge of community resources to support patient care
Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas to improve patient outcomes
Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred
Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential
Skills
EMR systems
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
About the company
Why Join Us?
At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients’ lives with their urologic care.
We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
Job Description:
The Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator (MONN) guides patients, families, and caregivers through the cancer care continuum by addressing barriers and ensuring timely access to high-quality, community-based oncology care. Using the nursing process, the MONN provides education, facilitates decision-making, and connects patients with internal and external resources. This role involves regular collaboration with departments such as scheduling, financial counseling, pharmacy, lab, social work, and clinical teams, as well as consistent engagement with physicians and practice leadership to support a seamless navigation experience.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience.
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Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure.
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Prepares for, organizes, and participates in the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner.
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Performs assessment of patient risk stratification.
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Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or makes referrals for additional screening and support as needed
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Develop appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed.
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Supports and/or provides oral chemotherapy education, adherence, and side effect monitoring.
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Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed.
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Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics.
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Supports patient advocacy and empowerment.
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Participate in community outreach and cancer prevention education.
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Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization, and healthcare economics.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse (BSN) required.
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Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred, Nurse Navigator Certification required to be completed within first year of employment.
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Five (5) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic
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Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential.
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:
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Current knowledge of clinical best practices, quality assurance standards, and patient care management.
•
Strong understanding of medical models, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnostics.
•
Proficient in applying the full nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
•
Familiarity with cancer registries, accreditation requirements, and HIPAA compliance.
•
Skilled in care coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
•
Ability to assess health disparities and navigate culturally sensitive patient care needs.
•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration abilities.
•
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team.
•
Highly organized with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
•
Proficient in EMR systems, computer use, and online research.
•
Knowledge of community resources to support patient care.
•
Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service.
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Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas to improve patient outcomes.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.
Hiring process
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted.
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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