Nurse Navigator - Ambulatory Oncology

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

About the Department

Join the Henry Ford Jackson Hematology Oncology team as a Nurse Navigator RN, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their cancer care journey. In this full-time, day-shift position, you will coordinate care, provide education and advocacy, and serve as a trusted resource for patients and families from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.

Our fast-paced, patient-centered oncology program includes 13 providers, 44 clinical team members, and 20 clerical support staff working collaboratively across the oncology clinic and infusion center. We are seeking a compassionate, self-motivated RN with strong communication and organizational skills who thrives in a team-based environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN with inpatient, ambulatory, oncology, or nurse navigation experience to make a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced and supportive oncology team. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

What You Will Do

Provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create a high-quality, efficient, and safe patient experience.
• Utilize oncology-specific clinical knowledge to support patients across the continuum of care.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with medical and technological trends in oncology and healthcare best practices.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance patient care and outcomes.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN®), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP®), or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist (AOCNS®) at time of hire, or within three (3) years after hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Oncology and outpatient/ambulatory experience.

Job Type: Full Time