Cancer Patient Navigator

About Us

Welcome to Hudson Regional Health

 

Technology Transforming Care

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

 

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

 

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

 

Our Services

We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity -comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines
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Our HospitalsExplore our hospitals and discover care that’s high-tech, high-touch, and close to home:

• Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital, A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.
• The Heights University Hospital (Jersey City), Expanding access to state-of-the-art care in the heart of Jersey City.

What You'll Be Doing

A Cancer Patient Navigator is needed to support a population health program at Hudson Regional Health in Hudson County. Primary duties are to assist patients who identified as a high risk for developing lung and or colo-rectal cancer and overdue for cancer screening.  The Navigator plays a pivotal role guiding the most at-risk patients, helping people prevent cancer, screen for cancer, and link patients to quality cancer treatment.

 

Under the supervision of the project director and system director cancer services, the Navigator provides individualized assistance to patients who are due for Lung/Colo-rectal cancer screening. Often the first point of patient contact; this position ensures that eligible patients receive lung and colorectal cancer screening, and follow-up with linkage to care.  The Navigator needs to be self-motivated, driven by improving health outcomes and health equity, and with a solid ability to operate autonomously with guidance.

 

Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): 

Performs outreach to Primary Care Physicians and their patients that are identified eligible for cancer screening.

Facilitates and assists scheduling patients’ appointments for low dose CAT scan of the lung and colonoscopy, FIT test, or Cologuard testing for colorectal cancer screening.

Makes confirmation calls/mailings/emails to patients regarding future appointment dates.

Educates patients on care processes.

Develops relationships with health care providers within and outside the health center/practice.

Supports Hudson Regional Health quality improvement efforts regarding cancer screening and referrals.

Identifies patient barriers to care such as transportation, insurance, and language barriers, and refers patients as needed to additional resources to support engagement in care.

Assists in helping patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time and assist coordinating transportation when needed.

Using Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, enter patient encounter data and follow-up schedule. Additionally, tracks navigation services, records messages from patients, and contributes to clinic tracking workflows.

Tracks appropriate patient-level quality outcomes for program monitoring and evaluation.

Attends training and learning opportunities that expand content knowledge and best practices.

Adheres to clinic departmental policies and procedures, which include Joint Commission (JC) standards, Patient Safety initiatives, Patient Rights, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy standards.

Understands and adheres to CarePoint’s compliance standards as they appear in Hudson Regional He