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Navigator RN

Franciscan Medical Group

Tacoma, Washington

$47.62–$90.04/hr

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Posted Aug 7, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

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$47.62–$90.04/hr

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As a Navigator RN, you will provide expert nursing guidance and support to patients as they navigate complex healthcare journeys. Every day you will assess patient needs, educate on treatment options, coordinate care across multiple providers, and facilitate access to resources, acting as a central point of contact. Coordinates care for all assigned patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to release from care. Develops and shares assessments, goals, nursing interventions and patient response; remains a support system throughout the patient's course of treatment. Provides education to meet the needs to patient, families, healthcare providers, and the community. Consults and collaborates with other providers to meet the medical, social, and financial needs of patients; Formulates an individualized, holistic care plan for patients and evaluates general management of patients and patient's response to nursing interventions and multi-disciplinary treatment plans. Provides accurate and timely data tracking, management, evaluation and reporting of clinical/treatment protocols/practices through ongoing observation and analysis of current activities. Provides operational support and contributes to clinical research activities conducted by department.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or related discipline and three years of related professional nursing work experience; Associates degree or equivalent qualifying work experience may substitute for two years of degree requirement; Registered Nurse WA license upon hire; Basic Life Support CPR certification upon hire; Preferred: Masters of Science in Nursing or related field and previous navigator work experience

About the employer

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Franciscan Medical Group is a clinic-based medical group operating in Tacoma, WA, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH). VMFH serves the Puget Sound region and is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in…

3.8 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • No holidays or weekends for clinic-based positions
  • Sign-on bonuses available for qualifying new external hires
  • Team-oriented, collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues

What reviewers flag

  • VMFH website acknowledges high call volumes and long patient wait times in clinics, suggesting potential workload or capacity pressures
  • Privacy incidents referenced on VMFH website may raise data security concerns for staff
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Living in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma sits on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier rising dramatically to the southeast, offering nurses a Pacific Northwest lifestyle at a more approachable pace than nearby Seattle. The historic Stadium District and rustically revitalized Point Defiance Park capture the city's blend of industrial heritage and outdoor access. Commutes to Seattle are manageable when bigger-city amenities call.

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Metro price level · Tacoma area
111.1
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,676/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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