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Oncology Nurse Navigator- Gyn Oncology

Job in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27517, USA
Listing for: UNC Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35.87 - 51.57 USD Hourly USD 35.87 51.57 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Description

RN‑ Oncology Nurse Navigator for Gyn Oncology

We are seeking a responsible, self‑motivated individual to join our UNC Cancer team as a Nurse Navigator. In this role, you will be a vital member of the patient's interdisciplinary team guiding them through their cancer care journey. Seeking:
An experienced RN is needed to facilitate the treatment plan and help the oncology patient transition from the inpatient setting to the outpatient setting, as well as diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or end of life.

Responsibilities
  • Communication – Nurse Navigators will ensure that there is continuity of communication between a patient s various care providers (both within and outside the UNCHCS community).
  • Nurse Navigator Continuing Education.
  • Patient Care Duties – Interviews patients regarding their current health practices, identifies health problems, determines the degree of compliance and problems complying with the prescribed treatment plan, and documents this information in the patient s chart. Analyzes data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments to determine patient s nursing care needs including direct care, referral to other departments. Additional duties related to coordinating patient care specifically for the cancer patient.

    Coordinates scheduling of tests labs, x‑rays coordinates consults. Interacts with referring physician s offices for new and ongoing patient care issues.
  • Programmatic Leadership.
  • Qualifications

    Skills/

    Qualifications:

    • Navigators must be compassionate while possessing excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational/prioritization skills as well as the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare teams.
    • Basic working knowledge of managed care, insurance coverage, procedures, and community resources is preferred, but can be learned.
    • Prior Epic experience is helpful, but not required.
    • Preference will be given to applicants with at least 5 years of Gynecology/Women s Health, Gyn Oncology or Oncology Nursing experience.
    Other Information
    • Education Requirements: Bachelor s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state‑accredited school of professional nursing. In lieu of bachelor s degree, candidate may possess ADN but will be required to enroll in a BSN program within 4 years, and obtained BSN within 7 years.
    • Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or ONN (Oncology Nurse Navigator) Certification required or must be obtained with 3 years of hire date. Until certification requirements are met, candidate must complete required hours of oncology related annual training as specified by accreditation standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
    • Professional Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of nursing experience and one (1) year related experience.
    • Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
    Job Details
    • Legal

      Employer:

      STATE
    • Entity: UNC Medical Center
    • Organization Unit:
      Oncology Navigators
    • Work Type:
      Full Time
    • Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
    • Salary Range: $35.87 ‑ $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)
    • Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
    • Work Assignment Type:
      Hybrid
    • Work Schedule:

      Day Job
    • Location of Job: US:

      NC:

      Chapel Hill
    • Exempt From Overtime:
      Exempt:
      Yes

    This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants  and employees  religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.

    Please email applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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