RN Nurse Navigator MNI Neuro oncology program

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•$121,118 - $197,579

About The Position

The RN Nurse Navigator is a multifaceted role providing comprehensive services to patients throughout the healthcare continuum. Combining the responsibilities of a registered nurse, case manager, and patient liaison, the position offers the ability to self-direct and prioritize work. The Nurse Navigator uses advanced knowledge and specialized skills to oversee clinical, quality, and cost-effective outcomes for the patient population. This position is with the MultiCare Neuroscience Institute's neuro-oncology program. It is a 1.0 FTE day-shift position with a variable schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or an RN with 15 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement. Employees hired before 11/30/2025 are exempt from this requirement.
Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS).
Three to five years of recent clinical experience in the area of specialty.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, or ARNP) preferred.
Certification specific to the area of hiring is highly desirable, such as Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Case Manager (CCMC), Accredited Case Manager (ACMA), Care Coordination and Transition Management (AAACN), Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), or similar.

Responsibilities

Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating care on an ongoing basis.
Use critical thinking to make patient-care decisions, integrating relevant standards, resources, and data.
Deliver nursing care using nursing education and experience, following the nursing process and applicable 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 and families, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Advocate for ethical, holistic care that promotes the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.
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, cost reduction, and clinician wellbeing.
Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services.