Oncology Clinic Navigator RN

St. Joseph Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Navigator RN to provide expert nursing guidance and coordinate care across multiple providers for patients navigating complex healthcare journeys. The role emphasizes patient education, advocacy, and collaboration with the medical team to ensure seamless access to resources and high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.

Applicants must hold a BSN, RN license in WA, have 3 years of related nursing experience, and obtain Oncology Certified Nurse within 12

Formación

• Bachelor's of nursing or related discipline and 3 years of nursing experience.
• WA RN license upon hire.
• Oncology Certified Nurse within 12 months.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate care across multiple providers to guide patients through complex healthcare journeys.
• Educate patients on treatment options and access to resources.
• Collaborate with the medical team to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
• Advocate for patients and maintain knowledge of regulatory and clinical standards.

Conocimientos

Nursing

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

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 over 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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Navigator RN, you will provide expert nursing guidance and support to patients as they navigate complex healthcare journeys.

Every day you will assess patient needs, educate on treatment options, coordinate care across multiple providers, and facilitate access to resources, acting as a central point of contact.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to ensure seamless and informed care.

This job is responsible for coordinating the individualized care continuum for patients diagnosed with on-going critical health conditions by serving as an advocate, educator, consultant, leader and community ambassador for the specific patient population served in accordance with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/guidelines, applicable statutory requirements and accepted clinical practice for the clinical nurse profession to achieve quality, cost-effective and patient-focused outcomes. An incumbent is a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care and is able to assess the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Work is strongly focused on: 1) guiding the patient/family through the complex healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; and 2) helping to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction.

Incumbents are also accountable for keeping abreast of new/changing regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility; maintaining current knowledge of departmental policies/standards/procedures, Joint Commission standards, new clinical procedures/processes, patient safety goals, core measure quality indicators and other issues/requirements impacting matters within assigned scope of responsibility; ensuring these factors are considered and integrated into clinical, performance improvement and education activities.

• guiding the patient/family through the complex healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes;
• helping to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Nursing or other related discipline and graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three years of related professional nursing work experience in the clinical focus area that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, upon hire or
• Bachelors Of Nursing or Additional equivalent qualifying work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities may be substituted for two years of the degree requirement, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Oncology Certified Nurse, within 12 - months

Preferred

• Masters of Nursing or related field and navigator work experience, upon hire
• Navigator Work Experience