Patient Navigator RN

Description

Patient Navigator RN – Prostate Cancer

Location: Spokane Urology | 1401 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $44.00 – $53.00 / hour

Lead and Coordinate Specialized Oncology Care

Spokane Urology is seeking a dedicated, highly organized Patient Navigator RN to oversee comprehensive care coordination for our prostate cancer patients. In this role, you will serve as the primary clinical guide for patients navigating diagnosis, complex treatment pathways, and long-term disease management.

Our team is dedicated to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where true teamwork drives clinical excellence and patient success. Working autonomously alongside our top-tier physicians and multidisciplinary oncology team, you will ensure seamless access to advanced therapies, precise treatment tracking, and compassionate, individual-focused care.

Role & Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Patient Navigation: Guide prostate cancer patients through all stages of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Therapy & Medication Management: Oversee patient access to specialized oncology therapies, manage in-office dispensing (IOD) medications, and coordinate and administer IV infusions.
• Care Coordination: Build, track, and evaluate clinical care plans, ensuring timely interventions, continuous progress monitoring, and clear communication across the multidisciplinary care team.
• Autonomous Clinical Leadership: Utilize strong critical thinking and analytical skills to independently manage complex patient needs while consulting physicians for clinical guidance when necessary.

Key Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington.
• Strong clinical background in oncology, urology, or complex care coordination preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, critical-thinking, and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to track outcomes independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a deep commitment to delivering empathetic, high-touch patient advocacy.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in specialized patient care?

Submit your resume today to join our team at Spokane Urology!

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Patient Navigator RN will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care in accordance with facility, department, and professional nursing practice. The Navigator will be responsible for helping patients to understand their diagnosis, coordinate their treatment plans, and communicate with providers and staff. Using a combination of communication strategies, resources, and tools, the Navigator will assist patients to anticipate, identify, and achieve effective steps through the various treatment options available.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guides patients and families through their healthcare experience, answers questions, provides education and helps them understand their diagnois and treatment options.
• Follows patients from date of diagnosis through the completion of the care-path to ensure all treatment options are explored.
• Reviews prior patient history and provides updated information in the medical record in an appropriate time frame.
• Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members, internal and external.
• Communicates problems with workflow, failure to understand directions or procedures, conflicts and other concerns encountered to the manager or director of clinical services.
• Collaborates with surgical scheduling department regarding patient preparation, required clearances, review and reporting of abnormal pretesting results and complex issues relating to the procedure.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and particpating in professional societies.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN License and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2 years' previous clinical experience.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight

Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%