The Breast Nurse Navigator coordinates patient care from primary care and imaging services through the multispecialty cancer care team. This role supports timely communication, helps streamline diagnostic and treatment workflows, and serves as a consistent point of contact for patients, referring physicians, radiologists, surgeons, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
Imaging Center Responsibilities
The nurse navigator shares time between the imaging center and the breast specialty clinic. At the imaging center, key responsibilities include:
Collaborating with radiologists during biopsy procedures, including obtaining consent, providing post-procedure care, labeling specimens, and completing follow-up phone calls with patients and referring physicians.
Obtaining pathology results and communicating findings to referring physicians and patients, as appropriate.
Serving as a liaison between primary care physicians and the cancer care team, including helping arrange timely appointments with the multidisciplinary care team.
Breast Specialty Clinic Responsibilities
At the breast specialty clinic, key responsibilities include:
Coordinating consultations with the multidisciplinary care team and serving as a single point of contact for breast cancer patients throughout the care continuum.
Helping expedite workups for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, including coordinating metastatic evaluations when needed.
Conducting post-operative phone calls to assess recovery, answer questions, and identify concerns that may require follow-up.
Triaging phone calls in the breast surgery clinic and directing patient needs to the appropriate team member.
Reviewing results with patients and scheduling follow-up appointments under physician direction.
Following patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy, assisting with follow-up appointments, and helping address barriers to treatment.
Qualifications
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Eight years of RN experience, highly preferred.
Current California Registered Nurse License
CPR certification required.
Strong customer service background, preferably in healthcare environment
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment
Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and flexibility with changing environments.
Strong organizational skills.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
Location
cCARE Fresno
7130 N Millbrook Ave.
Fresno, CA 93780
Anticipated hourly range: $44.20 per hour - $69.41 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: 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: 11/10/2026 *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.
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