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Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator

  • District Of Columbia, Washington

  • 05/20/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator with extensive oncology experience to support patients within a Radiation Treatment Center environment. The Nurse Navigator will provide patient education, symptom management, clinical assessments, and coordination of care for primarily cancer patients. This role requires strong clinical expertise in oncology nursing, IV therapy, radiation therapy support, and emergency symptom management.
    Candidates must possess an active DC RN License at the time of submission. Experience in nurse navigation or nurse coordination is highly preferred.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide comprehensive nursing care and support for oncology patients receiving radiation therapy treatment
    • Conduct patient assessments and monitor for signs and symptoms requiring clinical intervention
    • Deliver patient education related to treatment plans, symptom management, skincare, and wound care
    • Coordinate care with attending physicians, residents, emergency services, and interdisciplinary teams as needed
    • Perform telephone triage and respond to patient inquiries regarding symptoms and treatment concerns
    • Prepare and review patient charts and complete required documentation
    • Assist with disability forms, pharmacy coordination, and related office duties
    • Start and maintain IVs for adult patients
    • Provide care and management of ports and central/implanted lines
    • Administer and monitor IV therapy and infusions
    • Follow radiation safety precautions and support external radiation therapy procedures
    • Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies including:
    • Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS)
    • Anaphylaxis
    • Extravasation injury
    • Hemorrhage
    • Sepsis
    • Spinal Cord Compression
    • Manage patient symptoms and conditions including:
    • Altered mental status
    • Constipation/diarrhea
    • Dysphagia
    • Edema
    • Nausea/vomiting
    • Neuropathy
    • Maintain accurate charting and documentation using Cerner EMR
    • Adhere to infection prevention and safety protocols including neutropenic precautions and tracheostomy care/management

    Required Qualifications
    • Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) License required at the time of submission
    • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
    • Extensive oncology nursing experience required
    • Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required
    • Experience with radiation oncology patient care
    • Experience starting and maintaining IVs in adult patients
    • Proficiency in:
    • Care and management of ports
    • Central line/implanted line care
    • Wound care
    • Radiation safety precautions
    • Symptom management
    • Telephone triage
    • Experience using Cerner EMR
    • Flu vaccination required per facility policy

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Previous Nurse Navigator or Nurse Coordinator experience preferred
    • Experience in Radiation Oncology preferred

    Certifications
    • BLS required

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