Nurse Navigator, Oncology Per Diem

About the Role

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves clinical outcomes by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families.

Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line, including developing, implementing, and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability. Facilitates shared decision-making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships, addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, and helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works to promote positive outcomes for patients, providers, and the Sutter health care system.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to navigate health care system barriers.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and manage patient care.
• Educate patients and serve as a consistent point of contact for patients and families.
• Develop, implement, and monitor navigation activities and sustainability initiatives within clinical programs or service lines.
• Facilitate shared decision-making and patient engagement by addressing communication and health literacy needs.
• Help patients integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN-Registered Nurse license in California.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• OCN-Oncology Certified Nurse or CBCN-Certified Breast Nurse Navigator certification (preferred, not required).
• Knowledge of third-party reimbursement.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to ensure follow-through with responsibilities and communicate with varied levels of healthcare staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word.

Schedule

• Per Diem/Casual (as needed).
• Shift hours: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday.
• No weekend requirements.

Pay

Pay range is $90.58 to $126.81 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package as part of Sutter Health’s total rewards program.