Nurse Navigator Jobs in Michigan
Nurse navigator jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand from the state's major hospital systems, oncology programs, and integrated health networks serving patients from entry-level care coordination through senior patient advocacy roles. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and Michigan Medicine regularly post nurse navigator openings. Oncology navigation, chronic disease management, and post-acute care transitions are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.
We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse with oncology expertise who coordinates and guides patients through the cancer care continuum providing patient-centered education, triage, and care coordination. The Nurse Navigator ensures patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, appointments, financial resources, and support services. The Nurse Navigator provides care management services reducing barriers to safe, timely and compassionate multidisciplinary outpatient oncology care.
*This full-time position will be working at our Kenmoor clinic from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The schedule to work is 3 (10 hour shifts) between Monday to Friday.*
Desired/Required Qualifications
Education:
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Oncology Certified Nurse certification or acquisition within 1 year of employment.
- ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Provider Card or acquisition within 6 months of employment.
- Michigan Institute for Care Management and Transformation (MICMT) Training or acquisition within 60 days of employment.
- BLS certification or acquisition within 90 days of employment.
- Successful completion of company competency-based orientation program.
Specific skills & abilities:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience with exposure to nurse navigation, ambulatory oncology operations, infusion services, or multidisciplinary cancer clinic coordination preferred.
- Working knowledge of outpatient oncology treatment pathways, symptom management, patient education, and triage principles.
- Strong skills in communication, patient teaching, interdisciplinary coordination, and management of multiple clinic-based priorities.
- Experience with electronic health records, scheduling and referral workflows, and documentation standards in an ambulatory setting.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment with strong attention to timeliness, accuracy, and patient service.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Function as primary clinical contact for patients, families, and caregivers at consultation and during transition to treatment, including surveillance.
2. Coordinate diagnostic work-up, treatment starts and follow-up visits across ambulatory oncology services (i.e., infusion, radiation oncology, surgery, imaging, genetics, and specialty referrals).
3. Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, financial counselors, and community resources.
4. Provide patient education related to diagnosis, treatment plan, chemotherapy/immunotherapy, symptom reporting, side effect management, and clinic workflows.
5. Support timely prior authorization, referrals, outside record retrieval, and coordination of tests or procedures needed to avoid delays in care.
6. Identify and help address barriers to treatment adherence, including transportation, financial concerns, scheduling challenges, language access, and psychosocial needs.
7. Track patient progress through key ambulatory milestones and document navigation interventions, education, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
8. Perform ongoing assessment and telephone triage identifying urgent symptoms or changes in condition and escalating to the appropriate provider promptly.
9. Participate in care management services to coordinate continued follow-up, support high-risk patients, promote adherence to treatment and symptom management, perform proactive outreach, and ensure interdisciplinary team collaboration.
10. Partner with Nursing Leadership to perform quality improvement activities, capture navigation metrics, support patient experience initiatives, and workflow optimization.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.
We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse with oncology expertise who coordinates and guides patients through the cancer care continuum providing patient-centered education, triage, and care coordination. The Nurse Navigator ensures patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, appointments, financial resources, and support services. The Nurse Navigator provides care management services reducing barriers to safe, timely and compassionate multidisciplinary outpatient oncology care.
*This full-time position will be working at our Kenmoor clinic from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The schedule to work is 3 (10 hour shifts) between Monday to Friday.*
Desired/Required Qualifications
Education:
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Oncology Certified Nurse certification or acquisition within 1 year of employment.
- ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Provider Card or acquisition within 6 months of employment.
- Michigan Institute for Care Management and Transformation (MICMT) Training or acquisition within 60 days of employment.
- BLS certification or acquisition within 90 days of employment.
- Successful completion of company competency-based orientation program.
Specific skills & abilities:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience with exposure to nurse navigation, ambulatory oncology operations, infusion services, or multidisciplinary cancer clinic coordination preferred.
- Working knowledge of outpatient oncology treatment pathways, symptom management, patient education, and triage principles.
- Strong skills in communication, patient teaching, interdisciplinary coordination, and management of multiple clinic-based priorities.
- Experience with electronic health records, scheduling and referral workflows, and documentation standards in an ambulatory setting.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment with strong attention to timeliness, accuracy, and patient service.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Function as primary clinical contact for patients, families, and caregivers at consultation and during transition to treatment, including surveillance.
2. Coordinate diagnostic work-up, treatment starts and follow-up visits across ambulatory oncology services (i.e., infusion, radiation oncology, surgery, imaging, genetics, and specialty referrals).
3. Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, financial counselors, and community resources.
4. Provide patient education related to diagnosis, treatment plan, chemotherapy/immunotherapy, symptom reporting, side effect management, and clinic workflows.
5. Support timely prior authorization, referrals, outside record retrieval, and coordination of tests or procedures needed to avoid delays in care.
6. Identify and help address barriers to treatment adherence, including transportation, financial concerns, scheduling challenges, language access, and psychosocial needs.
7. Track patient progress through key ambulatory milestones and document navigation interventions, education, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
8. Perform ongoing assessment and telephone triage identifying urgent symptoms or changes in condition and escalating to the appropriate provider promptly.
9. Participate in care management services to coordinate continued follow-up, support high-risk patients, promote adherence to treatment and symptom management, perform proactive outreach, and ensure interdisciplinary team collaboration.
10. Partner with Nursing Leadership to perform quality improvement activities, capture navigation metrics, support patient experience initiatives, and workflow optimization.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse navigator jobs across Michigan.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher from an accredited program
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty area
- Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification (ONN-CG) or equivalent navigation credential preferred
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate care plans across multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Nurse Navigator Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse navigator in Michigan?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Michigan Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an accredited nursing program. Most Michigan employers require a BSN and prefer candidates with clinical background in a specialty like oncology or cardiology. Many hospitals then support nurses in pursuing the Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification (ONN-CG) or the Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential after hire.
How much do nurse navigators make in Michigan?
Nurse navigators in Michigan earn a median of about $94,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,260 for the lowest 10% to over $116,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse navigators in Michigan?
Employers hiring nurse navigators in Michigan right now include Munson Healthcare, The University of Michigan, and Daymark Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems drive the bulk of openings, particularly those with dedicated oncology, cardiac, and chronic disease navigation programs embedded within their care teams.
Which Michigan cities have the most nurse navigator jobs?
Grand Rapids, Cass City, and Detroit have the most nurse navigator openings in Michigan right now. Detroit leads because of the density of major health systems like Henry Ford Health and Detroit Medical Center, while Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor generate consistent demand through Corewell Health and Michigan Medicine's specialized cancer and chronic care programs, pulling opportunities into their surrounding suburban communities as well.
Are there remote nurse navigator jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely administrative fields, since nurse navigators often provide hands-on patient education and in-person care coordination. About 50% of nurse navigator openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's evolving scope. Telephonic navigation, post-discharge follow-up, and chronic disease coaching are the functions most frequently offered in a remote or hybrid capacity.
How can I get hired as a nurse navigator in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to care coordination or case management roles at large Michigan systems like Corewell Health or Henry Ford Health, which often bridge nurses from clinical bedside work into navigation. Michigan Medicine and Detroit Medical Center run structured transitions for nurses moving from med-surg or oncology floor roles into navigator support positions. Earning the ONN-CG certification early or completing a navigation-focused continuing education program significantly strengthens an application from a nurse with limited direct navigation experience.
Where can I find and apply to nurse navigator jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to nurse navigator jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license, specialty background, and location, and apply directly to each employer. No account or profile is required to see or apply to the listings.
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