RN Navigator Coordinator - Oncology Services Clinic Exempt; Non-Union

RN Navigator Coordinator – Oncology Services Clinic (Full Time, 8‑Hour Days, Exempt, Non‑Union)

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Registered Nurse with recognized leadership abilities and strong clinical skills to assist physicians in daily patient care. The Coordinator/Navigator will help facilitate appointments, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support patients, families, and staff through the cancer continuum.

• Provides
  
  Education:
  
  Expert oncology knowledge base; proficiency in healthcare business (insurance, authorizations); knowledge of community resources; develop education plans; delegate reinforcement to team members as appropriate.
• Coordinates Care: Strong assessment skills for clinical conditions and care barriers; formulate patient‑centered care plans; demonstrate strong organizational skills; prioritize and re‑prioritize patient needs; manage complex systems; coordinate services with clinical care and community resources; participate in clinic visits (document preparation); review medications and conduct reconciliation.
• Effective Communication: Excellent listening, verbal, and written skills; proficiency with presentation skills.
• Navigation Case Finding: Screen new referrals, contact within 24 hours, follow up on tumor board results; select patients based on diagnostic status, comorbidities, social factors; administer distress screening; evaluate laboratory results.
• Care Transitions: Assist transitions across phases of cancer care; develop treatment summaries and survivorship care plans.
• Program Data Management: Collect data to measure program metrics; create performance reports.
• Professional Role: Build collaborative relationships; demonstrate professional demeanor and critical thinking; show compassion and cultural sensitivity.
• Community Outreach: Participate in events to promote cancer detection and prevention.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to perform duties including blood collection and apheresis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Master’s degree in Nursing (completed or in progress).
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Navigator or in oncology.

• Registered Nurse – RN (CA DCA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – card required within 30 days of hire (LA City only).
• Chemotherapy Certification – chemotherapy and biotherapy provider card within six (6) months of hire.

Annual Base Salary Range: $ – $. The University of Southern California considers experience, education, skills, and market data when offering employment.