Nurse Navigator - Infusion Center
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87106-4930, United States of America Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $: 62400 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:
95305.6 Summary: Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian
is hiring a Nurse Navigator to provide direct patient care to an
assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. The Nurse
Navigator is a patient advocate and is responsible for facilitating
and following the cancer patient from point of diagnosis to
treatment and then coordinating arrangements for survivorship care
or providing quality of life care for cancer patients. The
navigator is the contact person for the patient/family and serves
as the liaison to all physicians and healthcare staff providing
care and support for the patient. How you grow, learn and thrive
matters here. • Educational and career development options,
including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship
opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses
to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) •
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education,
certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) •
Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New
Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting
system Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1 Job Exempt: Yes Work
Shift: Days (United States of America) Responsibilities:
Facilitates the entry of patients into the cancer program or
assumes quality of life care of existing cancer patients with a
late-stage diagnosis and coordinates care including family
involvement. Follows the patient throughout the continuum of cancer
care services across multiple departments. Implements risk
assessments, healthcare and quality of life pathways for cancer
patients, based upon the clinical staging of the patient. Evaluates
progress of patients along the continuum and is responsible for
professional and personal modifications along with healthcare team
as appropriate. Develops relationships with cancer physicians,
including but not limited to: Radiologist, General Surgeon,
Surgical Oncologist, Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist,
Pathologist, Plastic Surgeon, Primary Care Physician, Palliative
Care, Hospice and serves as liaison between patient and physicians.
Prepares for and coordinates the weekly cancer multidisciplinary
conference. Provides access to community resources and links
patients to support services such as: social work, nutrition,
psychologist, pastoral care, physical therapy and rehabilitation,
financial counseling, integrative medicine, pharmacy, legal
services, palliative care, hospice, etc. Assists research nurses
and medical oncologists with accruing eligible cancer patients to
clinical trials. Assists with tracking of metrics and quality
indicators for diagnosing and treating cancers promptly and
effectively. Works with cancer survivors to determine a
survivorship program and develops a long-term plan for patients,
along with other healthcare team members. Perform other functions
as assigned. Qualifications: Associates of Nursing 1year of related
experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred RN-NM BLS
Required ONS NN education within two weeks of hire. Chemo-bio cert
within 6 months of hire. APHON cert within 6 months of hire We‘re
all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees
have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program,
including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching
and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness
challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About
Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the
health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are
locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals,
a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical
group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state‘s largest
private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than
1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more
than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage,
Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation
range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors,
including but not limited to experience and training, internal
equity, and other business and organizational needs. We‘re
Determined to Support New Mexico‘s Well-Being | Presbyterian
Healthcare Services
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