Oncology Nurse Navigators
A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming. RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute are home to a robust Oncology Navigation Program staffed by nurses with a specialty in oncology who provide individualized assistance to patients and their caregivers. Our oncology nurse navigators help ease the stress and burden of a cancer diagnosis, help coordinate your care, answer questions, provide guidance, and serve as an important member of your care team.
Oncology nurse navigators help patients through their entire cancer journey from securing their initial appointment to coordinating follow-up visits related to treatments and procedures, all the way through aspects of survivorship.
This includes identifying and addressing any barriers to care and ensuring a seamless coordination of services between all members of the health care team, even if they are at different locations across the health system.
Oncology nurse navigators also assist patients with referrals to social workers or financial counselors for matters pertaining to health insurance, financial and other challenges, and cancer prevention – including cancer screenings.
Patients seeking cancer care at Rutgers Cancer Institute or RWJBarnabas Health can call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376) to be connected to an oncology nurse navigator.
