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St. Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington

Oncology Clinic Navigator RN

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.62-$90.04/hr

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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.

This job is responsible for coordinating the individualized care continuum for patients diagnosed with on-going critical health conditions by serving as an advocate, educator, consultant, leader and community ambassador for the specific patient population served in accordance with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/guidelines, applicable statutory requirements and accepted clinical practice for the clinical nurse profession to achieve quality, cost-effective and patient-focused outcomes.

An incumbent is a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care and is able to assess the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient.

Work is strongly focused on: 1) guiding the patient/family through the complex healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; and 2) helping to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction.

Incumbents are also accountable for keeping abreast of new/changing regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility; maintaining current knowledge of departmental policies/standards/procedures, Joint Commission standards, new clinical procedures/processes, patient safety goals, core measure quality indicators and other issues/requirements impacting matters within assigned scope of responsibility; ensuring these factors are considered and integrated into clinical, performance improvement and education activities.

Job Requirements

Required

Bachelors Of Nursing or other related discipline and graduation from an accredited school of nursing 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 or

Bachelors Of Nursing 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 and
  • Oncology Certified Nurse, within 12 - months
  • Preferred
  • Masters of Nursing or related field and navigator work experience, upon hire
  • Navigator Work Experience

Key Responsibilities

The Navigator RN provides expert nursing guidance and support to oncology patients, acting as a central point of contact throughout their healthcare journey. They coordinate individualized care, facilitate access to resources, and advocate for patients to ensure seamless and informed clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or related degree and possess at least three years of professional nursing experience in a clinical focus area. Required credentials include a Washington State Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support certification, and the attainment of Oncology Certified Nurse status within 12 months.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient navigationCare coordinationPatient advocacyClinical assessmentPatient educationCase managementRegulatory complianceTreatment planning

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 46 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 70% have no call, 50% 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).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 20 employers

14
<$130k
7
$130k-170k
1
$186k
11
$210k-250k
1
$273k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
17%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
3%

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.