Nurse Navigation RN

MultiCare Health System; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Olympia, WA is seeking a Nurse Navigator RN to join the Cancer Institute. This full-time role blends nursing, case management, and patient liaison duties within a hybrid care model across our health system.

You will oversee clinical, quality and cost-effective outcomes for our cancer patient population, coordinating care, supporting families, and collaborating with the care team to improve patient experience and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; advanced degree preferred.
• Current RN license in Washington State or MLS endorsement.
• 3–5 years of recent clinical experience in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating.
• Apply critical thinking to decisions about patient care using standards and data.
• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process per policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Foster learning for patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Advocate for ethical, holistic care respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Track quality metrics using national benchmarks where applicable.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and outcomes aligned with Quadruple Aim.
• Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services.

Skills

BLS certification

Oncology knowledge

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

MSN / PhD / DNP / ARNP (preferred)

Job description

About MultiCare Cancer Institute

MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, we diagnose and treat more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima.

We bring together advanced pathology, imaging and evidence-based treatment with holistic supportive services to provide personalized, high-quality cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are building the Pacific Northwest's most comprehensive and high-value oncology network-projected to double in volume over the next five years.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day Schedule: Clinic hours

Position Summary

The Nurse Navigator RN is a multi-faceted opportunity providing comprehensive services to patients throughout our health care continuum. Working within hybrid roles of registered nurse, case manager and patient liaison, this dynamic role offers you the room to self-direct and prioritize.

As Nurse Navigator RN at MultiCare, you will utilize your advanced knowledge and specialized skill sets to oversee the clinical, quality and cost-effective outcomes of our patient population.

Responsibilities

• You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating on an ongoing basis
• You will engage your critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care, including knowledge and integration of relevant standards, resources, and data
• You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to policies, procedures, and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social background
• Track key quality metrics using nationally recognized benchmarks where applicable
• Lead care team initiatives to improve processes, and outcomes aligned with the quadruple aim: patient experience, population health, reduce costs, and clinician wellbeing
• Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or RN with 15+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement (Employees hired before 11/30/2025 will be exempt from this requirement)
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Certification specific to area of hiring, highly desirable. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Case Manager (CCMC), Accredited Case Manager (ACMA), Care Coordination and Transition Management (AAACN), Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), or similar.
• Three to five (3-5) years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty required
• Current BLS certification

Why MultiCare Cancer Institute?

• Patient-centered care - Our oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams guide each patient with compassion, clarity and seamless coordination through every stage of their cancer journey

• Mission-driven impact - We're dedicated to delivering high-value, personalized cancer care that truly makes a difference for the individuals and communities we serve

• Excellence at every level - We uphold rigorous standards for quality, safety and clinical expertise to ensure the best outcomes for our patients

• Values you can feel - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration shape how we care for patients - and how we support one another as caregivers

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $121,118.40 - $197,579.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.