Nurse Navigator, Breast Surgery Oncology, (Greenbrae), Full-Time, Days

Company: MarinHealth
Location: Nicasio
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

About MarinhealthAre you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.CompanyPrima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical NetworkWork Shift8 Hour (days) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours40Job Description SummaryPay Range: $62.78 - $78.47 - $94.16The Nurse (RN) - Navigator, Oncology is a highly skilled nursing professional responsible for optimizing care coordination, enhancing the patient experience, and improving clinical outcomes for oncology patients. This role provides nurse-led navigation throughout the patient journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. The Nurse (RN) - Navigator performs nursing assessments, triages patient care needs, and implements care plans in collaboration with the oncology care team. Key responsibilities include scheduling appointments, providing logistical support, acting as a liaison between patients and the medical team, directing patient inquiries to appropriate staff, and facilitating the collection of medical records, insurance, and financial information. This position involves direct patient communication in person, by phone, and through the patient portal.Job Requirements, Prerequisites And Essential FunctionsEssential Functions and Responsibilities:Individual

• Educates patients on the purpose of visits, treatment plans, and available clinical trials.
• Assesses patient education needs and provides disease-specific information, symptom management guidance, and referrals to supportive care programs.
• Maintains clinical knowledge of the breast cancer disease process, clinical trial information, symptom management, and appropriate cancer care services to support patient care.
• Ensures interpreter services are arranged as needed for all appointments.
• Tracks consultations, new patient visits, and follow-ups to optimize timely access to care.
• Confirms patient appointments in advance and ensures demographic details are accurately recorded.
• Oversees the scheduling and rescheduling of patient consultations and follow-ups.
• Facilitates access to community resources, transportation, insurance support, and advance directives.Team
  • Acts as the primary liaison between patients, caregivers, and the oncology care team, addressing mental, emotional, and physical needs.
  • Promotes ongoing communication and collaboration with clinical leadership, surgeons, and staff to maintain patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols.
  • Ensures all documentation is accurate, updated, and audit-ready.
  • Notifies the surgical team of any status changes or obstacles to treatment compliance.
  • Communicates with internal and external referrals to ensure prompt patient access.
  • Assists in maintaining safety standards within the clinic.
  • Updates clinical leadership on changes affecting the surgical schedule.
  • Manages group processes and builds effective working relationships within the care team and with external stakeholders.Practice
    • Identifies and resolves barriers to care, ensuring at-risk patients receive necessary services.
    • Takes initiative in identifying and implementing process improvements for patient navigation.
    • Participates in clinic meetings and contributes to workflow improvements.
    • Demonstrates positive initiative and cooperation between departments.
    • Maintains a professional presence within the clinic and community.
    • Implements professional and community-based education programs to improve awareness and access to care.
    • Utilizes strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills to navigate complex patient cases.
    • Demonstrates proficiency with MS Office and electronic health records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination.
    • Applies knowledge of medical terminology to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients.
    • Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through abilities to ensure continuity of care.
    • Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a patient-centered approach to care.
    • Other duties as assigned.Preferred Skills
      • Knowledge in adult learning styles and various teaching methods: ability to deliver educational programs to staff and community
      • Experience with Epic EMR
      • Ability to integrate patient care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team and provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in the assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care
      • Ability to develop materials involving graphics and tablesQualificationsEducation:
        • Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing from an accredited college/university
        • MS or MSN preferredLicense & Certifications
          • Current Registered Nurse California license.
          • OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification preferred
          • AOCNS - Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred
          • BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.Experience
            • Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
            • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in oncology
            • Experience with nurse navigation and/or ambulatory oncology case management preferredReasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process."MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document."

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