Patient Navigator - Oncology Services

Patient Navigator - Oncology Services

Schedule: Weekdays Only. Full-Time, salaried exempt. Your experience matters Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Navigator you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Fauquier Health is proud to offer a wide range of screening and diagnostic imaging services to provide customized care for each individual patient's needs. As a Patient Navigator, you will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure effective communication, support quality outcomes, and empower patients to become active participants in their own care. This position will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and within the community offering clinical expertise, education, consultation, and advocacy on behalf of this patient population. Initial efforts will focus on supporting patients with colon, urologic, and breast cancer diagnoses with plans to broaden navigation support as service needs evolve.

How you'll contribute A Patient Navigator who excels in this role: Provides education and resources to patient and families about their cancer type and treatment at initial consult and throughout the continuum of care. Supports patients in developing personalized, patient-centered care plans in collaboration with their healthcare team. Assists with scheduling tests, treatments, and specialist appointments; coordinates follow-up care and transportation as needed. Refers patients to appropriate support services. Conducts outreach and educational activities related to cancer awareness, prevention, and screening. Services as patient advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients and their families.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage—with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period—tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for Applicants should have previous experience in health care, community health, nursing, or related human service science. High School diploma or equivalent required. Basic level of background clinical knowledge and medical terminology related to oncology treatments required. More about Fauquier Health Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital offering surgical services (including robotics), a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging capabilities, an Intensive Care Unit and much, much more. The Fauquier Health system offers patient care for a variety of specialty services including Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted surgery. The fourth floor of the hospital is devoted to our Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery. Fauquier Health is proud to be nationally recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog group with a dedication to quality, patient-centered care. We are also accredited by the Joint Commission, a certified Primary Stroke Center, Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center. EEOC Statement Fauquier Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.