Clinical Nurse (RN) Patient Navigator - Theranostics/Nuclear Medicine

This is a full-time, day-shift Clinical Nurse II position open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience. This is a bargaining unit role.

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse (RN) Patient Navigator for Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine serves as a key coordinator and patient advocate throughout the entire radiopharmaceutical therapy journey. This specialized role guides patients through all phases of treatment, from referral and diagnostic imaging through therapy administration and follow-up care.

The Theranostics Nurse coordinates and supports all aspects of radiopharmaceutical therapy delivery, including patient education, scheduling, insurance authorization support, and ensuring all required pre-treatment evaluations are completed. The role involves verifying appropriate laboratory studies, monitoring results, coordinating follow-up medications and care plans, and ensuring patients meet all therapy readiness requirements in accordance with regulatory, safety, and clinical standards.

Working collaboratively with physicians, nuclear medicine technologists, medical physicists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams, the Theranostics Nurse helps prepare patients for treatment, confirms documentation and treatment readiness, and maintains compliance with radiation safety protocols. The nurse provides ongoing clinical assessment, education, and support, remaining actively involved with patients throughout the treatment process to ensure a safe, coordinated, and compassionate experience.

On treatment days, the Theranostics Nurse partners directly with Nuclear Medicine staff to facilitate patient flow, assist with therapy preparation and administration, monitor patients during treatment, address clinical concerns, and coordinate follow-up care. This role combines advanced nursing expertise, patient navigation, and care coordination to deliver a seamless, patient-centered experience while supporting innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care throughout the entire theranostics treatment pathway.
• Supports radiopharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Ensures appropriate laboratory work, medication management, and treatment readiness.
• Provides patient education, clinical monitoring, and ongoing care coordination.
• Collaborates closely with physicians, physicists, pharmacists, and nuclear medicine technologists.
• Maintains compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a consistent patient advocate and clinical resource from consultation through follow-up care.
• Guides patients through the care continuum, manages scheduling and compliance requirements.
• Facilitates patient flow, assists with therapy preparation and administration on treatment days.

Requirements

• BSN required; MSN highly preferred.
• Current license by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
• Oncology certification or defined process for achievement of certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Prior navigator experience preferred.
• Experience working with oncology patients/families preferred.
• Experience in dealing with patient care issues and/or case management is desirable.
• Extensive understanding of diagnostic procedures; proficiency in reviewing medical records, reports, and other patient care information preferred.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple activities within certain time frames to meet established goals.
• Ability to function independently and solve problems in a complex environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with various members of the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work options.
• Student loan assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Well-being resources.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Recognition programs.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Shift differentials or other incentives where applicable.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time position is $92,847.46 to $137,966.40 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).