Nurse Navigator, Breast Health
Listed compensation
$90.58-$126.81/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation
Position Overview
A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.
Job Description
- EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Certification & Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- OR AOCNP-Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
- OR AOCNS-Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
5 years recent relevant experience
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff
- Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
- Regular
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $90.58 to $126.81 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Navigator provides individualized assistance to patients and families to overcome healthcare barriers and ensure a seamless continuum of care. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and manage patient care while promoting positive clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid California RN license or equivalent oncology certification. A minimum of 5 years of recent relevant experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical terminology.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Navigator, Breast Health at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 291 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$226k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $204k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Oakland
- Median 3-bed home ≈ 4.5× annual pay
- Typical rent ≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents' average commute 31 min
- State income tax up to 13.3%
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Oakland; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.