Nurse Navigation RN
Olympia, Washington
Posted Sep 3 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 40 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
About MultiCare Cancer Institute
MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, we diagnose and treat more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima.
We bring together advanced pathology, imaging and evidence-based treatment with holistic supportive services to provide personalized, high-quality cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are building the Pacific Northwest’s most comprehensive and high-value oncology network—projected to double in volume over the next five years.
FTE: 1.0 , Shift: Day
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Schedule
Clinic hours
Position Summary The Nurse Navigator RN is a multi-faceted opportunity providing comprehensive services to patients throughout our health care continuum. Working within hybrid roles of registered nurse, case manager and patient liaison, this dynamic role offers you the room to self-direct and prioritize.
As Nurse Navigator RN at MultiCare, you will utilize your advanced knowledge and specialized skill sets to oversee the clinical, quality and cost-effective outcomes of our patient population.
Responsibilities
- You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating on an ongoing
- basis
- You will engage your critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care, including knowledge and integration of relevant standards, resources, and data
- You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to policies, procedures, and protocols
- Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction
- Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social background
- 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, reduce costs, and clinician wellbeing
- Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or RN with 15+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement (Employees hired before 11/30/2025 will be exempt from this requirement)
- Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
- Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Certification specific to area of hiring, highly desirable. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Case Manager (CCMC), Accredited Case Manager (ACMA), Care Coordination and Transition Management (AAACN), Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), or similar.
- Three to five (3-5) years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty required
- Current BLS certification
Why MultiCare Cancer Institute?
Patient-centered care – Our oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams guide each patient with compassion, clarity and seamless coordination through every stage of their cancer journey
Mission-driven impact – We’re dedicated to delivering high-value, personalized cancer care that truly makes a difference for the individuals and communities we serve
Excellence at every level – We uphold rigorous standards for quality, safety and clinical expertise to ensure the best outcomes for our patients
Values you can feel – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration shape how we care for patients — and how we support one another as caregivers
Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life
Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $121,118.40 - $197,579.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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“Three to five (3-5) years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty required” · from this posting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or RN with 15+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement (Employees hired before 11/30/2025 will be exempt from this requirement)
- Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
- Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Certification specific to area of hiring, highly desirable. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Case Manager (CCMC), Accredited Case Manager (ACMA), Care Coordination and Transition Management (AAACN), Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), or similar.
- Three to five (3-5) years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty required
- Current BLS certification
Place
- City
- Olympia, Washington
- Rent against this pay
- 12% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $81,302/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
$1,599 median rent against $13,347 a month at $77/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Olympia area index 103.7, where 100 is the national average.
Olympia, Washington's capital, offers nurses a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle where dense evergreen forests meet the southern tip of Puget Sound. The Deschutes River winding through downtown and the saltwater shoreline make outdoor access effortless. A progressive, arts-friendly community anchors this mid-sized metro.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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MultiCare Health System is a locally governed, nonprofit health system headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, with roots tracing back to 1882 and the founding of Tacoma's first hospital. Today, it is the largest community-based, locally governed health system in Washington state,…
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