Entry Level Nurse Navigator Jobs
New grad nurse navigator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or a patient-advocacy portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, with employers like Bozeman Health, Sanford Health, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute hiring at this level now.
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The RN Nurse Navigator – Breast Oncology serves as a clinical resource and patient advocate, guiding individuals and families through the breast cancer care continuum. This role utilizes oncology-specific nursing expertise to provide education, counseling, care coordination, and ongoing support. The Nurse Navigator facilitates timely access to diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services while ensuring patients receive age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.
- Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
- $124,000 - $150,000/year
What you need:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent, with a current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient clinical setting.
- Certified Oncology Nurse (ONC) credential required; Certified Nurse Navigator (CNN) certification preferred.
- Oncology and/or infusion therapy experience with demonstrated knowledge of cancer care, treatment protocols, and patient education strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Epic EMR or comparable electronic health record systems, with strong documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
What you will do:
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care by serving as the primary point of contact, facilitating appointments, referrals, treatment planning, and access to diagnostic and supportive services.
- Performed nursing assessments, triage, and telephone counseling while providing evidence-based education on disease processes, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and self-care.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, advocate for patients, and support shared decision-making throughout the care continuum.
- Documented patient assessments, care plans, outcomes, and quality metrics in the electronic health record (Epic EMR), maintaining compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
- Promoted positive patient outcomes through care coordination, culturally sensitive education, quality improvement initiatives, and connection to community resources and survivorship programs.
El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across Santa Clara County. We strive to coordinate care that meets the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve, partnering with like-minded professionals who are passionate about simplifying the healthcare experience.
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Pay: $124,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
The RN Nurse Navigator – Breast Oncology serves as a clinical resource and patient advocate, guiding individuals and families through the breast cancer care continuum. This role utilizes oncology-specific nursing expertise to provide education, counseling, care coordination, and ongoing support. The Nurse Navigator facilitates timely access to diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services while ensuring patients receive age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.
- Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
- $124,000 - $150,000/year
What you need:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent, with a current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient clinical setting.
- Certified Oncology Nurse (ONC) credential required; Certified Nurse Navigator (CNN) certification preferred.
- Oncology and/or infusion therapy experience with demonstrated knowledge of cancer care, treatment protocols, and patient education strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Epic EMR or comparable electronic health record systems, with strong documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
What you will do:
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care by serving as the primary point of contact, facilitating appointments, referrals, treatment planning, and access to diagnostic and supportive services.
- Performed nursing assessments, triage, and telephone counseling while providing evidence-based education on disease processes, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and self-care.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, advocate for patients, and support shared decision-making throughout the care continuum.
- Documented patient assessments, care plans, outcomes, and quality metrics in the electronic health record (Epic EMR), maintaining compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
- Promoted positive patient outcomes through care coordination, culturally sensitive education, quality improvement initiatives, and connection to community resources and survivorship programs.
El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across Santa Clara County. We strive to coordinate care that meets the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve, partnering with like-minded professionals who are passionate about simplifying the healthcare experience.
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Pay: $124,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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- Bozeman Health9
- Sanford Health9
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute6
- Atrium Health5
- Ochsner Health5
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Education5
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Agriculture & Farming3
Entry Level Nurse Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nurse navigator job?
Start by highlighting any clinical rotations, case management coursework, or patient education experience on your resume, since entry level nurse navigator employers prioritize hands-on patient interaction over years on the job. An RN license is typically required, and a background in oncology, cardiology, or care coordination stands out. Tailoring your application to show familiarity with care pathways and patient advocacy gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level nurse navigators?
Companies hiring entry level nurse navigators right now include Bozeman Health, Sanford Health, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from health systems, hospital networks, specialty clinics, and insurance-affiliated care management programs that build their navigator teams from newly licensed or early-career nurses.
Are there remote entry level nurse navigator jobs?
Yes, though most entry level nurse navigator roles are on-site or hybrid while new nurses build their care coordination skills. About 6% of entry level nurse navigator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote positions more common at insurance companies and telehealth-focused care management organizations than at hospital or clinic settings.
Are these new grad nurse navigator jobs?
Yes, many of the openings listed here are new grad and junior nurse navigator roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, and career-changers with relevant clinical backgrounds. A new grad friendly posting typically does not require prior navigation experience and accepts internship hours, preceptorship rotations, or a strong patient-advocacy portfolio in place of a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level nurse navigators?
Entry Level nurse navigator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on structured care coordination programs that are designed to train and develop nurses early in their careers rather than requiring extensive prior navigation experience.