Nurse Navigator - Breast Imaging

Vail Health Hospital•Edwards, CO

4d•$41 - $65

About The Position

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. Are you a compassionate RN who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, coordination, and patient advocacy? Join Vail Health as a Breast Imaging Nurse Navigator and play a vital role in guiding patients through some of the most important—and vulnerable—moments of their care journey. In this highly impactful role, you’ll serve as a trusted point of contact for patients undergoing breast imaging, biopsies, and follow-up care. You’ll collaborate closely with radiologists, surgeons, oncology teams, and fellow navigators to ensure care is seamless, timely, and truly patient-centered. And yes—if you’re dreaming of life in the mountains, relocation and housing assistance are available to help make the move to the Vail Valley easier.

Requirements

Active RN license in Colorado or compact state, required
BLS certification, required
Associate Degree in Nursing (required for hires after 7/1/2018)

Nice To Haves

Oncology and/or Women’s Wellness experience, preferred
Familiarity with mammography and breast imaging workflows, preferred
Breast Navigator Certification, preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the central point of contact for patients requiring follow-up after abnormal breast imaging results
Educate patients on procedures, biopsy expectations, results, follow-up care, and medications
Obtain informed consent for breast biopsies and support patients throughout the process
Coordinate diagnostic testing, biopsies, MRIs, and outside surgical consults
Communicate pathology results to patients and providers with clarity and compassion
Collaborate with radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncology teams, and navigators to ensure continuity of care
Triage and evaluate patient concerns pre- and post-biopsy, including complications
Attend tumor board meetings and support imaging and procedure coordination
Assist during adverse reactions (e.g., vasovagal episodes, lidocaine toxicity)
Maintain quality documentation and uphold HIPAA compliance
Role model Vail Health’s Just Culture and organizational values