Oncology Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center - Full Time - Days 10hr QVH
Listed compensation
$57.36-$88.9/hr
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Job Description
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Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals.
On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Corporate Director of Cancer Center, the Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is responsible for facilitating the patient experience for patients as well as family members from cancer diagnosis to survivorship.
The ONN is a patient advocate, care coordinator, educator, and offers psychosocial support and connection to community resources. The ONN functions on the multidisciplinary team and builds relationships with the care team to ensure patients receive timely access to quality care and comprehensive services.
The ONN serves as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology/oncology care management. Acts as ambassador and representative of the Oncology Program in community events and markets/promotes service line to increase business volume for the Hospital.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelors of Science in Nursing required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
Minimum Experience Requirement
3 years nursing experience in an oncology setting, including medical or surgical oncology practice, infusion center, radiation oncology, or inpatient oncology unit. Previous experience in oncology nurse navigation preferred. Proven working relationship with physicians. Patient education experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service. Excellent organizational skills, able to manage a full suite of tasks and manage across numerous priorities and to service line to meet established deadlines.
Employs empathy, patience, understanding, courtesy and kindness to all patients, their families, physicians and other hospital staff. Able to focus on long-term goals while managing day-to-day operations. Exercises initiative, creativity and courage to act in the best interest of the patient.
Confidence to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including patients/ family, co-workers, providers, physicians and administration. Spanish speaking a plus.
License Requirement
California RN License. BLS required. ACLS within 90 days of hire. California. ONS certification preferred. Ongoing education of 12 cancer related continuing nursing education hours annually.
Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.
Pay Range
$57.36 - $88.90
Key Responsibilities
The Oncology Nurse Navigator facilitates the patient experience from diagnosis to survivorship by acting as a patient advocate, care coordinator, and educator. They also function within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to quality care and promote the oncology program within the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a California RN license and have at least 3 years of nursing experience in an oncology setting. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required within one year of hire, along with BLS certification and the ability to obtain ACLS within 90 days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 49% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $119k–$185k | Oncology RN median $137k (middle half $120k–$178k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$137k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology RN listings in California | 13 active | 248 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 29% remote · 49% no call · 76% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology RN listings | 136 in the last 30 days | 161 the 30 days before (−16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology RN pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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