Breast Imaging Nurse Navigator

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Need

Experience

• Oncology and/or Women’s Wellness experience, preferred

• Familiarity with mammography and breast imaging workflows, preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license in Colorado or compact state, required

• BLS certification, required

• Breast Navigator Certification, preferred

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required for hires after 7/1/2018)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred

Why Vail Health?

We believe in taking care of our caregivers—professionally, personally, and holistically.

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits

• Competitive pay

• 4 weeks paid parental leave

• Housing programs & relocation assistance

• Childcare reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision

Education & Growth

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan repayment

• Specialty certification reimbursement

• Annual supplemental education funds

Time Off & Retirement

• Up to five weeks of PTO in your first year (and more with tenure)

• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching

• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance

Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

• Recreation discounts

• Pet insurance