Registered Nurse Navigator Oncology

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health’s St. Mary’s Medical Center is seeking an RN Navigator – Oncology to support oncology patients throughout their care journey. The role coordinates care across teams, educates patients and families, and develops individualized care plans with a focus on outcomes and quality of life.

The position requires an RN license, BLS, and at least 3 years of RN experience, with BSN preferred. The role may require on-site shifts in Grand Junction, CO and involvement in on-call coverage

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within 60 days of hire).
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and families through the oncology care process with clear coordination.
• Develop individualized care plans aligned with treatment goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate education, discharge planning, post-acute care, and follow-up services.
• Monitor progress and ensure alignment with care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, care teams, and community partners to optimize patient support.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN license (state of practice)

BLS certification

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:Why Join St. Mary’s Medical Center?Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on whole-person careMake a meaningful impact supporting oncology patients through complex care journeysCollaborate with a highly engaged, multidisciplinary teamAccess opportunities for professional growth and specialty developmentRN Navigator – OncologySt. Mary’s Medical CenterFull-Time | 40 hours/weekPay Range: $44.42 – $65.70/hour (based on experience)Position SummarySt. Mary’s Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN Navigator – Oncology to guide patients through every step of their care journey. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advocate, coordinating care across the continuum while supporting patients and families with education, resources, and personalized care planning.You will partner closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources to ensure seamless, high-quality cancer care—helping patients feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout treatment and beyond.Key ResponsibilitiesGuide patients and families through the oncology care process, ensuring clarity and coordination at every stepAssess patient needs and develop individualized care plans that support treatment goals and long-term outcomesCoordinate patient education, discharge planning, post-acute care plans, and follow-up servicesMonitor patient progress and ensure alignment with established care plansIdentify and prevent duplication of services, fragmentation of care, or unnecessary proceduresTrack and analyze patient data (e.g., length of stay, readmissions, outcomes) and contribute to care improvement effortsCollaborate with physicians, care teams, national organizations, and community partners to optimize patient supportPromote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values in all patient interactionsMay float to other departments or participate in on-call coverage as neededMinimum QualificationsGraduate of an accredited School of NursingCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practiceCurrent BLS certification (or obtained within 60 days of hire)Minimum of 3 years of RN experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Oncology or specialty certification relevant to the roleAdditional RequirementsAbility to work scheduled shifts on-site with consistent attendanceFlexibility to work evenings or weekends, as neededAbility to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$45.31 - $67.01We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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