Navigator RN

About the role

The Oncology Navigator functions on the multidisciplinary care team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for Providence St. Mary Medical Regional Cancer Center patients. The Navigator serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services within PSMRCC and the community. The Navigator ensures all oncology patients receive quality, comprehensive services and coordinates care throughout the continuum—from diagnosis through survivorship—in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This role acts as a liaison within the facility and the community regarding services for this unique patient population and provides expert nursing care, including screenings, consultations, diagnosis education, and research. Primary service lines focus on Women (breast, cervix), Men (prostate, GU) and Head/Neck (lung, oral), with other cancer types distributed across these lines. Providence caregivers are considered invaluable; the organization promotes a patient‑focused, whole‑person culture built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, empowering employees to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Act as advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for oncology patients.
• Serve as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers.
• Provide resources and assistance accessing clinical and supportive care services within PSMRCC and the community.
• Ensure all oncology patients receive quality, comprehensive care.
• Coordinate patient care throughout the continuum (diagnosis through survivorship) with the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a liaison within the facility and community regarding services for this patient population.
• Provide expert nursing care: screenings, consultations, diagnosis education, and research.
• Focus navigation on Women’s (breast, cervix), Men’s (prostate, GU) and Head/Neck (lung, oral) service lines; distribute other cancer types across these lines.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Washington Registered Nurse License (upon hire)
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (upon hire)
• Oncology Nurse Certified (within 3 years of hire)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Certified Nurse in disease specific process (preferred)

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well‑being resources