Nurse Navigator RN - Orthopedic Sports Medicine

MultiCare Health System; Covington (WA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator RN in Covington, WA. The role blends registered nursing, case management, and patient liaison duties to optimize clinical outcomes and cost-effective care across the patient care continuum.

The position requires an RN license in Washington (or MLS), 3–5 years of recent clinical experience, and an advanced nursing degree is preferred. Generous PTO and support programs are provided as part of a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred.
• Current RN license in Washington or multistate endorsement (MLS).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating.
• Apply critical thinking for patient care decisions with relevant standards and data.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to deliver care using the nursing process per policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality of care, patient experience, and reduce costs.
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care for diverse patients.
• Track key quality metrics using recognized benchmarks.
• Lead care team initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.
• Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred

Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or MLS

BLS certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: 0800-1600, Schedule: _4-10's

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

About Covington Medical Center

MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community.

About the Covington Community

Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities - plus a year-round aquatic center - the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

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.