Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) / Per Diem

Company: Christus Health
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description This job requires relocation. Description Please enter info here Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: LPN or Registered Nurse preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico Nursing License. Current BLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association required. Navigation certification within one year SKILLS: - Considerable knowledge of health care facilities, policies and issues, and of the full spectrum of community patient care services - Considerable knowledge of health care and social management principles - Ability to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and integration of services providers and persons receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services - Ability to direct, instruct and advise staff, and to receive and effectively react to day-to-day problems - Ability to utilize strong communication skills, both written and oral, and effectively demonstrate an interactive style of care coordination - Ability to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures appropriate to a diverse population - Ability to work with various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial, administrative and medical staff. - Triages calls received from patient or families. Addresses issues directly when within scope of practice using protocols where appropriate in a timely manner. - Makes appropriate and independent / collaborative decisions for selecting specific triage plan. - Documents all interactions with patients and providers when medical direction is given. - Develop and document patient plan of care in the Electronic Medical Records system(s) - Assists in the development, maintenance, and delivery of individual treatment summaries and care plans for patients in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines within the Oncology Service Line. - Participates in committee work and data collection and analysis for survivorship program. - Maintain knowledge of current practices in oncology, nursing, and healthcare EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health care setting and related experience with quality, care coordination and oncology preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Oncology ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen Multiple settings and variable unpredictable situations including inpatient, specialty and primary care settings

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