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Oakland, California

Carol Ann Read Breast Center RN Navigator

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95.11-$133.15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

ABSMC-Summit Campus

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 from an accredited school of nursing Required

Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Licensures and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse - CA State Licensure - RN Required
  • Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required

Department Required Certification & Licensure

Department, Oncology: ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice within 90 days (if less than 1 year with oncology 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

36

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $95.11 to $133.15 / 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 RN Navigator provides individualized assistance to patients and families to overcome healthcare barriers and improve clinical outcomes. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, educate patients, and facilitate shared decision-making throughout the continuum of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current California RN license and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and oncology-specific certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Registered nursingPatient navigationCare coordinationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 41 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 61% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$237k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Carol Ann Read Breast Center RN Navigator at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 296 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 13 employers

10
<$150k
3
$150k-185k
2
$185k-220k
11
$220k-255k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$178k-$249k
#2

Oncology Nurse Educator - Washington, DC

Abb Vie · Washington, District of Columbia

$132k-$238k
#3

Oncology Nurse Educator - Birmingham, AL

$132k-$238k
#4

Oncology Nurse Educator - Miami, FL

$132k-$238k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 296 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$853k
Typical market rent
$2,735/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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