Registered Nurse Navigator Surgical Oncology

Intermountain Health•Saint Joseph, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator in Surgical Oncology at Saint Joseph Hospital provides compassionate, patient-centered guidance and clinical coordination throughout the cancer care journey. The RN Navigator serves as a key connection among patients, families, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary care team, helping patients understand their care plans, navigate healthcare needs, and access resources and support before, during, and after surgical treatment. The role involves educating and supporting patients and families from diagnosis through surgical treatment, recovery, and ongoing care; coordinating appointments, testing, treatment plans, referrals, and follow-up; identifying individual needs and barriers to care; and connecting patients with clinical, psychosocial, and supportive resources. The navigator builds trusting relationships through compassionate communication and applies nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and oncology expertise to support informed decisions, effective team communication, quality outcomes, and a strong patient experience. This position is based at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight-hour day shifts, with no weekends or holidays. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The hourly range is $45.31–$67.01, depending on experience.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
Three years of RN nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire, or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
ACLS, NRP, or PALS certification as appropriate for the unit or service.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and care-team members, including hearing and responding quickly and accurately to spoken information, alarms, needs, and concerns, particularly during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to operate complex and delicate equipment precisely and accurately, including frequent computer use and typing for patient care documentation and access to clinical information.
Ability to lift, bend, reach, and use a full range of movement to assist with patient transfers and retrieve, carry, and move supplies or equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and moving equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and other heavy or portable equipment.
Ability to safely navigate busy patient-care environments containing equipment, cords, and other potential obstacles.
Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous oncology nursing experience.
Surgical oncology experience.
Nurse navigation or care coordination experience.
Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) or other certification appropriate for the unit or service.
Strong patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and families as they navigate cancer diagnosis, surgical treatment, recovery, and ongoing care.
Coordinate appointments, testing, treatment plans, referrals, and follow-up care with surgeons, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Promote continuity across the patient experience.
Identify individual patient needs and potential barriers to care, and connect patients with appropriate clinical, psychosocial, and supportive resources.
Build relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, education, and ongoing support.
Use nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and oncology experience to support informed decision-making, effective communication, quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient experience.
Assist with patient transfers or ambulation and retrieve, carry, and move supplies or equipment as needed.