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Franciscan Medical Group
Tacoma, Washington

Navigator RN

Registered Nurse Top 10% in Nursing (RN)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$99,050 - $187,283

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to ensure seamless and informed care.

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.
  • Job Requirements
  • Required

Bachelors Of Science Science or other related discipline and three years of related professional nursing work experience in the clinical focus area that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, upon hire and

Associates Other or Additional equivalent qualifying work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities may be substituted for two years of the degree requirement, upon hire and

  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
  • Preferred
  • Masters Of Science Nursing or related field and Previous navigator work experience, upon hire

Key Responsibilities

The Navigator RN provides expert nursing guidance and coordinates care for patients throughout their treatment journey from diagnosis to release. They act as a central point of contact, facilitating access to resources and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related discipline and possess at least three years of professional nursing experience in a clinical focus area. Required certifications include a Washington State Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient CareCare CoordinationClinical AssessmentPatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical Research SupportMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Navigator RN at Franciscan Medical Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Nursing (RN) — ranked against 67 active Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 44 active Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 57% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Nursing (RN)

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Franciscan Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, Washington
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement savings