Oncology Nurse Navigator-Cancer Center
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Job Description
Sign on Bonus of $10,000.00 for Qualified, Full Time Candidates
Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Oncology Nurse Navigator acts as an advocate, educator, and counselor for oncology patients to facilitate quality care. They coordinate care across the continuum in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and serve as a clinical resource for hematology/oncology management.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an approved nursing school with at least five years of acute care experience, including two years in oncology. A bachelor's degree in nursing and Oncology Nursing Certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology RN listings in North Carolina | 7 active | 266 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 54% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | North Carolina registered nurse listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment191 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology RN listings | 139 in the last 30 days | 169 the 30 days before (−18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology RN pay trend | +9.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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