Oncology Nurse Navigator (Full-time)
Oncology Nurse Navigator – Outpatient Oncology (Weekdays Only | No Weekends)
Department: Oncology Services
Status: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | 40 Hours per Week
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Manager: Oncology Services
Location: Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, CO
Position Highlight
Work in a dedicated oncology role with a weekday-only schedule—no weekends, no holidays—while guiding patients through every step of their cancer care journey.
Position Summary
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Oncology Nurse Navigator to support patients throughout the cancer care continuum.
The Oncology Nurse Navigator serves as a clinical guide, advocate, and coordinator, helping patients navigate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. This role works closely with providers, infusion staff, and external partners to ensure timely access to care, remove barriers, and improve the overall patient experience.
The ideal candidate is an experienced oncology nurse who is passionate about patient advocacy, education, and coordination of complex care in a clinic-based, multidisciplinary environment.
Schedule Highlights
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Weekday schedule – no weekends or holidays
- No call requirement
- Predictable, clinic-based workflow
Key Responsibilities
Patient Navigation & Care Coordination
- Lead coordination of care from initial oncology referral through treatment and follow-up
- Manage incoming oncology referrals
- Serve as liaison between patients, caregivers, providers, and the care team
- Facilitate record retrieval and documentation within the electronic health record
- Connect patients with community resources, financial assistance, transportation, and support services
- Coordinate imaging, biopsies, surgery, PET scans, and specialty consultations
- Assist patients with prior authorizations (oral medications, infusion therapy, PET scans)
- Advocate for patients at all levels of care
Clinical Responsibilities
- Practice within RN scope as defined by the State of Colorado
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and nursing histories
- Administer injections, IV therapy, chemotherapy/biotherapy per ONS guidelines
- Perform IV insertions, PICC line and Port-a-Cath management
- Perform phlebotomy and therapeutic phlebotomy
- Administer blood transfusions per protocol
- Monitor and manage infusion pumps
- Apply evidence-based symptom management and patient education
- Follow the Seven Rights of Medication Administration
- Maintain strict adherence to National Patient Safety Goals
- Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Infusion Support
- Assist with outpatient infusion services
- Cross-train to effectively perform RN – Infusion duties
- Maintain safe handling and administration of chemotherapeutic agents
- Utilize ONS, NCCN, Lexicomp, and pharmacist resources to ensure patient safety
Join a Hospital That Feels Like Family – In a Town That Feels Like Home
Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an award-winning, independent Critical Access Hospital serving the residents and visitors of Archuleta County and the surrounding region. As a modern rural hospital, PSMC delivers exceptional emergency, primary, and specialty care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and a leadership team committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered service.
At PSMC, you are not just a number – you are a valued team member whose contributions make a real difference. We prioritize professional growth, meaningful work, and a positive, supportive workplace culture grounded in our WISER values: Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect.
What you’ll find at PSMC:
- A supportive, collaborative culture where people truly care about each other
- Modern facilities and growing service lines
- Leadership that listens and invests in staff
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
- A place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness
Live Where Other People Vacation
Pagosa Springs is a mountain paradise tucked among the rugged peaks of the San Juan National Forest. Here, you can step into nature the moment you clock out:
- Relax in our world-famous hot springs
- Ski or snowboard at Wolf Creek Ski Area – “the most snow in Colorado,” just 30 minutes away
- Explore hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and off-roading trails
- Enjoy fly fishing, rafting, or paddle boarding on pristine rivers and lakes
- Experience warm, friendly community with local festivals, live music, farmers markets, and small-town charm
If you’re looking for meaningful work, work-life balance, and a community that embraces you – PSMC and Pagosa Springs are the perfect place to build your future.