RN Navigator - Urology Oncology
Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top
employers by a number of third party organizations, including
NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of
its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our
patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant
leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the
organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: An Oncology
Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a professional registered nurse with
oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized
assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to identify and
help overcome healthcare system barriers. Utilizing the nursing
process, an oncology nurse navigator provides resources and
education to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access
to quality health, psychosocial, supportive, and survivorship care
throughout all phases of the cancer care continuum. The ONN will
work collaboratively with the health care team to assess, plan,
facilitate, track, and monitor patients with cancer. The ONN works
closely with the patient/family; makes appropriate referrals to
meet the patient’s individual, cultural, spiritual needs, and
monitors and evaluates services provided. Formal Education
Required: a. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Master’s
degree preferred - Applicants with an Associate’s degree will be
considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of
employment b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) c.
Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
d. Certification in Navigation will be required within a time
frame- coordinated with manager Experience and training required:
a. Five years of nursing experience or three years’ experience in
oncology Other Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications: a.
Excellent communication ( verbal and written) and presentation
skills b. Ability to act independently, problem solve and engage in
critical thinking c. Ability to work as a member of an
interdisciplinary team and provide leadership, shared knowledge,
and expertise for advancing the navigational role and developing
collegial relationships both internally and externally with
providers and community. d. Ability to apply principles of nursing
theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
oncology care. e. Strong organizational skills f. Demonstrates
effective communication and listening skills g. Ability to
prioritize and reprioritize quickly h. Basic computer skills i.
Adheres to regulations for patients information and privacy Level
of Physical Demands: a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force
occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Equal
Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $34.00/hr - $50.99/hr The
salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary
exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as
years of relevant experience and geographical location are
considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in
the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our
current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind
that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring
at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health
offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include
medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other
benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital
Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible
Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance
Education Assistance Daily Pay
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