Navigator RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Consistent schedule

No weekend or holiday shifts

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a full-time Navigator RN in Silverdale, WA. You will guide patients through complex healthcare journeys, assess needs, educate on options, and coordinate care across multiple providers to ensure seamless, patient-centered outcomes.

Strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication, and compassionate approach are essential. Licensure as an RN in Washington and BLS are required; ACLS/OCN depending on department, with ONCC within one year if Oncology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related discipline and 3 years of related clinical nursing work experience.
• Associate’s degree may substitute for two years of degree requirement.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse by WA State Board of Nursing.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
• ACLS (if Cardiology/EP) or ONCC OCN within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for all assigned patients across the continuum from diagnosis to release.
• Develop assessments, goals, nursing interventions, and patient responses.
• Provide education to patients, families, healthcare providers, and the community.
• Collaborate with other providers to address medical, social, and financial needs with a holistic care plan.
• Track, manage, evaluate, and report clinical/treatment data.
• Support clinical research activities within the department.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Associates degree substitution option

Registered Nurse license (WA)

Healthcare Provider BLS Certification

ACLS certification

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our full-time Navigator RN , you will provide expert nursing guidance and support to patients navigating complex healthcare journeys at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates Clinic in Silverdale, WA.

Every day you will assess patient needs, educate on treatment options, and coordinate care across multiple providers, acting as a central point of contact and consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care for patients diagnosed with ongoing critical health conditions. You will serve as an advocate, educator, consultant, and community resource, guiding patients and families through the complex healthcare system to eliminate barriers that could otherwise impact care or outcomes. You will also coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care, assess patients' physical, psychological, and social needs, and facilitate access to resources, all in accordance with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health standards and accepted clinical practice.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to ensure seamless, informed care. You will maintain current knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, patient safety goals, core measure quality indicators, and changing regulatory requirements, integrating this knowledge into clinical, performance improvement, and education activities to achieve quality, cost-effective, patient-focused outcomes.

• Coordinates care for all assigned patients throughout the continuum of care, from diagnosis to release from care
• Develops and shares assessments, goals, nursing interventions, and patient response, remaining a support system throughout the patient's course of treatment
• Provides education to meet the needs of patients, families, healthcare providers, and the community
• Consults and collaborates with other providers to meet patients' medical, social, and financial needs, formulating an individualized, holistic care plan and evaluating patient response to nursing interventions and multi-disciplinary treatment plans
• Provides accurate and timely data tracking, management, evaluation, and reporting of clinical/treatment protocols and practices through ongoing observation and analysis
• Provides operational support and contributes to clinical research activities conducted by the department

Enjoy free parking, a consistent schedule, and no weekend or holiday shifts.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other related discipline, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and three (3) years of related professional nursing work experience in the clinical focus area that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities
• Additional equivalent qualifying work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities may be substituted for two years of the degree requirement (Associate’s degree)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• If assigned to Cardiology/EP department: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationIf assigned to Oncology department: Certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) required within one (1) year of date of hire

Preferred

• Previous navigator work experience
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$47.62 - $90.04 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.