RN- Nurse Navigator-Oncology- days
🔍 Detroit, Michigan
Join Our Team as an Oncology Nurse Navigator – Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about guiding patients through some of the most critical moments in their healthcare journey? At the heart of our Clinical Navigation Team, Oncology Nurse Navigators are trusted allies and advocates for individuals facing cancer. These experienced oncology nurses use their clinical expertise to provide personalized support, breaking down barriers and helping patients, families, and caregivers navigate the complex healthcare system with confidence and compassion.
As a vital member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, financial counselors, and patient access coordinators to ensure seamless, coordinated, and compassionate care—from diagnosis through survivorship.
You won’t do this alone. You’ll be supported by Patient Access Coordinators, administrative professionals skilled in logistics and customer service, allowing you to focus on what matters most: providing high-touch, individualized care and building lasting trust with your patients.
Together, we are committed to delivering a healthcare experience that’s not only high quality and efficient—but deeply human.
Reporting Structure:
The Oncology Nurse Navigator reports directly to the HFCI Manager or Supervisor of Clinical Navigation.
Work Schedule & Environment
The Oncology Nurse Navigator will work 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM, based on the needs of the assigned clinics. This position includes a hybrid remote component, allowing for a combination of on-site and remote work, depending on clinical and patient care requirements. Potential travel between two Henry Ford clinic sites.
Qualifications – What You Bring to the Team
You're more than a nurse — you're a guide, a communicator, a critical thinker, and above all, a compassionate caregiver. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a blend of clinical expertise, empathy, and a passion for helping others navigate the complex world of oncology care.
Education & Experience:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required); BSN strongly preferred.
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Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required — oncology and/or outpatient/ambulatory care experience is a plus. 5 years preferred.
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A solid foundation in clinical nursing, with a keen understanding of cancer pathophysiology, treatment planning, symptom management, and evidence-based care.
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Experience in care coordination, patient education, or nurse navigation is beneficial.
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Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage complex care situations with calm and clarity.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen deeply, think critically, and advocate effectively.
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A collaborative spirit — someone who thrives working within interdisciplinary teams and can also take initiative independently.
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Confidence in coaching, mentoring, and supporting patients and peers alike.
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Technologically savvy: Comfortable with Windows, Outlook, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
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A commitment to lifelong learning: You stay ahead of trends in oncology care, community resources, and healthcare delivery systems.
Certifications & Licensure:
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan (required).
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Oncology nursing certification (OCN®, AOCN®, AOCNP®, or AOCNS®) required within 3 years of hire. Already certified? Even better.
Note: Nurse Navigators-Oncology already employed within HFHS oncology services are also given 3 years from entry into this role to earn certification.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.