Nurse Navigator, Head & Neck Surgery
Listed compensation
$90.58-$126.81/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
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
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- 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
Guide patients, families, and caregivers through the healthcare system by coordinating and triaging care, providing education, and serving as a consistent point of contact. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support patient engagement, shared decision-making, and effective navigation initiatives across the continuum of care.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, an active California Registered Nurse license, and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates need five years of recent relevant experience, medical terminology knowledge, strong communication and follow-through skills, and experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Navigator, Head & Neck Surgery 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 Surgery (RN) — ranked against 44 active Surgery (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Surgery — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 48% have no call, 75% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (rn) | ranked against 44 Surgery (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $188k–$264k | Surgery RN median $134k (middle half $120k–$163k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$204k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 48% no call · 75% no weekends40 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 Surgery RN listings | 16 in the last 30 days | 22 the 30 days before (−27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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