NAVISTA·Fresno, California
The Nurse Navigator coordinates care for cancer patients by facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration and conducting individualized needs assessments. They serve as a patient advocate, managing appointments, communicating test results, and improving patient outcomes through process improvement efforts.
The Nurse Navigator will help navigate patients and families through the Cancer Service Line and other pertinent clinical services. In collaboration with the Specialty Team, coordinates the care of cancer patients including assisting with the completion of an individualized needs assessment and Pre & Post-Operative appointments.
Serves as a patient advocate. Assist as a facilitator for collaboration with multidisciplinary health team members. Focuses on patient satisfaction including timely testing and treatments. Maintains current knowledge and skills specializing in Oncology. Facilitates access of care to patients by educating and assisting patients in securing future needed appointments, communicating medical testing results. Maintains a communication system which ensures comprehensive and timely transmission of information to physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team. Participates in continuous process improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes, assures appropriate utilization of resources and supports efforts to improve patient satisfaction. Respects the rights and personal dignity of the patients and recognizes that each patient is an individual with unique health care needs. Review, maintain, and follow-up daily on work queue.
Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required 1-2 years of navigator experience, highly preferred Oncology experience, highly preferred Oncology certification within 1 year of hire preferred. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates teaching and clinical abilities. Demonstrates advanced practice expertise in specialty area. Demonstrates nursing leadership, and the ability to expand base of nursing knowledge through support and development of nursing research. Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team. Location cCARE Fresno 7130 N Millbrook Ave. Fresno, CA 93720 Anticipated hourly range: $23.00 per hour - $35.03 per hour Bonus eligible:No
Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 8/15/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. To read and review this privacy notice click here
A current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license is required, with oncology experience and navigator experience highly preferred. Candidates should possess strong clinical teaching abilities and be willing to obtain oncology certification within one year of hire.
Market context
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