Oncology Nurse Navigator (2026-0375)

About the role

The Oncology Nurse Navigator position guides patients through the health care system, assists with access issues, develops relationships with service providers, and tracks interventions and outcomes. They promote a positive teamwork environment emphasizing respect for all customers, including patients, families, physicians, staff, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Guides patients through the health care system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers and tracking interventions and outcome.
• Promotes a positive teamwork environment which emphasizes respect to all customers, including patients, families, physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Receives and responds to calls from patients and families for health care assistance using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Works collaboratively with clinical care teams in the coordination of care for certain patient symptoms and conditions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Nursing degree, preferred.
• Current Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum two (2) years nursing experience in Oncology OR five (5) years nursing experience, required.
• Nursing Experience In Outpatient Clinic Setting, Preferred.
• ONCC certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience Working With Electronic Health Record, EPIC Preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of the nursing process to identify physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs and interventions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills working in diverse setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient centered care.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem solving and excellent clinical judgment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands.
• Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of disciplines on the health care team.

Skills

• Facilitates the entry of patients into the diagnostic and/or treatment system and coordinates their care including family involvement.
• Follows the patients throughout the continuum of health care services across multiple departments acting within their scope of practice.
• Implements risk assessments and healthcare pathways for cancer patients, based upon the clinical staging of the patient.
• Evaluates progress of patients along the continuum and is responsible for professional and personal modifications as directed by the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Develops relationships with all oncology providers including but not limited to medical oncologists, radiologist, general surgeon, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist, pathologist, plastic surgeon, primary care physician, hospital departments and team members.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient, hospital departments, team members and the providers.
• Comprehensively assess the patient's physical and psychological status.
• Provides approved patient education across the continuum of care and provides symptom management.
• Provides test results, as directed by physicians.
• Provides access to community resources and links patients to support services such as: social services, nutrition services, psychologist, pastoral care, physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy, financial counseling, etc.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient, hospital departments, team members and the providers.
• Develops in conjunction with support staff, cancer support groups and education programs for the patient, their families and/ or caregivers.
• Participates in the Patient Advisory Committee and /or Patient and Family Centered Care Committee.
• Participation in process improvement work that supports organization of quality and safety initiatives.
• As a member of a health care team, functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues.
• Provides support and coverage for clinic care management team.

Benefits

• Participation in the survivorship program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Professional development workshops.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plans.

Pay

$94,894 - $142,341 annually

Schedule

Monday - Friday; hours vary by posting