Nurse Navigator (RN) - Oncology

Nurse Navigator – Breast Oncology

El Camino Health Medical Network is currently seeking a skilled Nurse Navigator for Breast Oncology to join our growing healthcare team!

Location: Mountain View, Ca

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay: $124,000-$150,000/ Annualized

El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across Santa Clara County. We strive to coordinate care that meets the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve, partnering with like-minded professionals who are passionate about simplifying the healthcare experience.

At ECHMN, we foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence. By working together, we provide exceptional care to our patients while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team members. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and patient-centered organization, we invite you to join us!

The RN Nurse Navigator – Breast Oncology serves as a clinical resource and patient advocate, guiding individuals and families through the breast cancer care continuum. This role utilizes oncology-specific nursing expertise to provide education, counseling, care coordination, and ongoing support. The Nurse Navigator facilitates timely access to diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services while ensuring patients receive age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.

Essential Functions:

Patient Navigation & Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families during the diagnostic and treatment process.
• Provide education about disease, treatment options, side effects, and available resources.
• Assist patients and caregivers with decision-making by offering guidance, information, and emotional support.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and treatment planning across the care continuum.

Clinical Care & Education

• Perform triage and telephone advice independently within scope of practice.
• Conduct nursing assessments and interventions during in-person or telehealth encounters.
• Deliver age-specific, culturally appropriate education and health promotion.
• Support patient advocacy, promote shared decision-making, and ensure continuity of care.

Care Coordination & Case Management

• Expedite access to diagnostic and treatment services.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to align care with established standards and protocols.
• Track and document outcomes and patient metrics in electronic medical records (Epic EMR preferred).
• Facilitate referrals to support services, community resources, and survivorship programs.

Professional Practice & Compliance

• Adhere to nursing standards of practice, HIPAA, HR, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, process redesign, and performance measurement.
• Contribute to the overall patient experience and satisfaction.
• May organize or lead support groups and assist with translation services as needed.

Understanding of medical terminology, medications, dosages, and side effect management.

• Strong critical reasoning, triage, and clinical judgment skills for complex or urgent patient situations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, educate, and counsel patients and caregivers.
• Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical practice management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects patient values and preferences.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent required.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
• Oncology and/or infusion therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Certified Oncology Nurse-Required
• Certified Nurse Navigator-Preferred

Experience

• Knowledge of oncology nursing practices, treatment protocols, and patient care standards.
• Understanding of medical terminology, medications, dosages, and side effect management.
• Strong critical reasoning, triage, and clinical judgment skills for complex or urgent patient situations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, educate, and counsel patients and caregivers.
• Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical practice management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects patient values and preferences.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• May involve sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires flexibility to work varied hours as needed for patient care and navigation support.