Registered Nurse Navigator, Radiation Oncology

Schedule Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days Details Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date August 31, 2026 Pay Hourly $40.56 – $64.68 USD Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. About the opportunity: The Nurse Navigator role is intended to guide the entire life-cycle of patient care within the department. The Navigator is the liaison between all components of care; providing information seamlessly to the patient/ family, and between care providers in every care setting the patient uses. What you will do: Consult with patients by phone or in person to determine specific needs, determine referrals to care. Build a patient-family centered relationship. Provide initial admission assessment, screenings, and assess for barriers to care. Report to team. Attend and/or review provider appointments; reinforce education and information provided by caregivers. Develop and deliver a Care Plan with treatment summary to patients and/or sign consents and declinations and reinforce education on treatments accepted or declined. Organize evidence-based care plan and present to patients for discussion. Follow up as required with patient and providers. Sustain a patient centered relationship with the patient and family throughout the course of care and into post-care as needed. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. What you will need: Experience: 2 years of experience working directly with patients and providers required. 2 years of experience in specialty associated with preferred. Education: Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018. License(s) and Certification(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required Basic Life Support (BLS) required Department specific: If Oncology – Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. If Obstetrics – Registered Nurse Certified – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) required Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include: Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Educational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year. Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $40.56—$64.68 USD