RN - Breast Navigator

Overview

• Breast Surgery RN Navigator The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center, Central Oregon’s largest privately-owned Cancer Care and Research Center is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to join our multidisciplinary breast care team.
• In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists to provide personalized, seamless care for patients throughout their breast health journey—from diagnosis and surgery to treatment and survivorship.
• As a key advocate and guide, you will help patients navigate complex medical decisions, identify and address barriers to care, and ensure smooth transitions across all phases of treatment.
• Your expertise will empower patients with the education, resources, and emotional support they need to feel confident and cared for every step of the way.
• This position aligns with the standards set by the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) and recognizes the Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) Certification as a benchmark of excellence in breast care navigation.
• Putting our patients above all is at the core of WVCI’s mission, this position will mainly support the Oregon Surgical Wellness clinic in Springfield, Oregon.
• The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $42-$67.00.
• The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc.
• Employment Type: 1.0 FTE (40 hr/week)

Benefits

M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k) Location: Springfield, OR

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for breast surgery patients and their families.
• Collaborate daily with surgeons and oncology colleagues to coordinate surgical consultations, preoperative planning, and follow-up.
• Educate patients on surgical treatment, recovery expectations, survivorship, and integration with systemic/radiation therapies.
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary huddles.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and program accreditation (NAPBC, CoC).
• Engage in community outreach on breast health, early detection, and prevention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of oncology or surgical oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of breast cancer care pathways and multidisciplinary surgical coordination.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Committed to professional growth and continuous development.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation aligned with national benchmarks. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and generous PTO. Opportunities for continuing education and specialty certification support (including BHCN, ONN-CG, CBCN). Work in a collaborative, patient-centered surgical practice with access to cutting-edge cancer care resources. Live and work in the Pacific Northwest, known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, thriving communities, and exceptional quality of life. If you are passionate about breast cancer care, patient advocacy, and advancing standards of excellence in navigation, we invite you to apply and help us light the way for our patients. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIORNMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.