RN Nurse Navigator

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

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA seeks a Nurse Navigator RN to coordinate care across the care continuum. The role blends nursing, case management and patient liaison duties to optimize outcomes, efficiency and patient experience. You will guide care plans, collaborate with nursing teams and support families through complex transitions.

Required are a WA RN license and 3–5 years clinical experience; an MSN/PhD/DNP/ARNP is preferred. This is a Day shift, with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required or RN with 15+ years experience in lieu of education (depending on hiring date)
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Current WA Nursing license or MLS endorsement
• Certification in Oncology Nursing, Case Management, or related areas is highly desirable
• 3–5 years of recent clinical experience in the specialty area is required
• Current BLS certification is required

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating on an ongoing basis
• Use critical thinking to make decisions regarding patient care with reference to standards, resources and data
• Deliver nursing care following policies, procedures and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families, staff and other healthcare team members
• Advocate for ethical, holistic care for diverse patient populations
• Track key quality metrics using nationally recognized benchmarks (where applicable)
• Lead care team initiatives to improve processes and outcomes aligned with the quadruple aim
• Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Advanced nursing degree (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred

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: Day, Schedule: variable

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?

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.