Nurse Navigator Jobs
Nurse Navigator jobs are open across health systems, cancer centers, specialty clinics, and managed care organizations, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in oncology navigation, care coordination, and chronic disease management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Ref:
JR-5446
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$42.65 - $105.81 per hour
Overview
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) uses their oncology-specific clinical knowledge to offer individualized guidance to patients, families and caregivers to foster independence during their complex cancer journey. Using the nursing process, an ONN assesses patient needs and provides education and resources to facilitate appropriate and timely quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. (ONS definition). The ONN creates an environment of care that is patient-centered and compassionate, inspiring and motivating. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
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Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
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Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
-
Supports the research activities of the program.
-
Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
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Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.
A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
-
Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
-
Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
-
Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
-
Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
-
Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
-
Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
-
Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
-
Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
-
Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
-
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
-
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
-
Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
-
Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
-
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
-
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
-
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
B. Professional Development:
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Identifies areas for professional growth.
-
Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
-
Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
-
Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
-
Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
-
Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
-
Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
-
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.
Experience: 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$42.65 - $105.81
Job Ref:
JR-5446
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$42.65 - $105.81 per hour
Overview
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) uses their oncology-specific clinical knowledge to offer individualized guidance to patients, families and caregivers to foster independence during their complex cancer journey. Using the nursing process, an ONN assesses patient needs and provides education and resources to facilitate appropriate and timely quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. (ONS definition). The ONN creates an environment of care that is patient-centered and compassionate, inspiring and motivating. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
-
Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
-
Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
-
Supports the research activities of the program.
-
Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
-
Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.
A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
-
Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
-
Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
-
Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
-
Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
-
Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
-
Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
-
Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
-
Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
-
Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
-
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
-
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
-
Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
-
Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
-
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
-
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
-
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
B. Professional Development:
-
Identifies areas for professional growth.
-
Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
-
Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
-
Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
-
Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
-
Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
-
Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
-
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.
Experience: 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$42.65 - $105.81
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bozeman Health8
- CHRISTUS Health7
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute7
- Ascension6
- Atrium Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services151
- Education17
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Science & Research3
- Agriculture & Farming2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse navigator jobs.
- Active RN license with at least two to three years of clinical nursing experience
- Experience in care coordination, case management, or patient navigation programs
- Strong knowledge of community resources, insurance processes, and referral workflows
- Certification in case management (CCM) or a relevant specialty such as oncology (OCN)
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Excellent communication skills for working with multidisciplinary care teams and patients
Tips for Your Nurse Navigator Job Search
Tailor your resume to care transitions
Nurse navigators are hired for their ability to move patients through complex care pathways. Lead your resume with specific examples of care coordination wins, like reducing readmissions or closing referral gaps, not just clinical duties you performed.
Highlight your case management credentials
Many postings list CCM or OCN certification as preferred or required. If you hold either, put it in your resume header alongside your RN license so recruiters and applicant tracking systems surface your profile before the clinical summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nurse navigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by patient population before applying
Oncology navigator roles differ significantly from cardiac or transplant navigation in both daily workflow and required clinical background. Confirm the patient population and disease focus before you apply so your cover letter speaks directly to that specialty.
Prepare a patient scenario for your interview
Hiring panels almost always ask you to walk through how you'd guide a newly diagnosed patient from referral to treatment. Draft a concise, real-world example in advance that shows assessment, resource coordination, and follow-through across the care continuum.
Negotiate schedule flexibility alongside compensation
Nurse navigator roles often involve on-call or rotating caseloads that aren't obvious in postings. Before accepting an offer, clarify expected caseload size, whether the role is strictly outpatient, and what after-hours contact looks like, then factor those terms into your decision.
Nurse Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nurse navigators?
The companies hiring the most nurse navigators right now include Bozeman Health, CHRISTUS Health, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, integrated cancer centers, and large managed care organizations consistently drive the highest volume of nurse navigator postings.
How many nurse navigator jobs are remote?
About 9% of nurse navigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with telephonic and virtual navigation roles representing the largest share. Care coordination, chronic disease management, and post-discharge follow-up functions are the sub-areas most frequently offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while bedside-adjacent and specialty clinic roles tend to remain on-site.
How do you become a nurse navigator?
Start by completing an RN program and gaining clinical experience in a relevant specialty such as oncology, cardiology, or case management. From there, move into a coordination-heavy role to build patient advocacy and resource referral skills. Earning a CCM or specialty certification strengthens your candidacy, and many nurses transition directly from inpatient or outpatient clinical positions into navigation roles at the same organization.
Can you get hired as a nurse navigator with limited experience?
Yes, some health systems hire nurses into entry-level or associate navigator roles with two or more years of clinical experience, even without prior navigation experience. Emphasizing patient education, discharge planning, or care transition work from your clinical background helps close the experience gap. Volunteering for navigator shadowing programs or patient advocacy projects within your current organization is a practical way to build a relevant record before applying.
What does the nurse navigator interview process look like?
Most nurse navigator interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by one or two panel interviews with the clinical team or program manager. Expect behavioral questions focused on how you've coordinated care across departments, handled a patient in crisis, or navigated insurance barriers. Some employers ask you to complete a written scenario or role-play a patient intake call to assess your communication and critical thinking in practice.
Where can I find and apply to nurse navigator jobs?
You can find and apply to nurse navigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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