Specialty Patient Navigator
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 73,819.2-110,718.4 / year
Posted on May 21, 2026
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Cancer Center
960 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $73,819.20 - $110,718.40Summary:
The Specialty Patient Navigator ensures psychosocial assessments are completed. This position facilitates patient-physician relationship and coordination of care across the spectrum of cancer services, including Palliative Services, and provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to improve quality of life. The navigator works closely with Altru’s Cancer Committee and Cancer Center staff to evaluate data and assists with integration of identified relevant barriers into Quality Improvement Plan. The navigator participates in annual evaluation of Cancer Navigation program, and participates in a weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.Essential Job Functions:
Meets with new patients and arranges follow-up contact as appropriate for patient and family needs.
Ensures that patient psychosocial assessment is completed and identified needs are addressed with appropriate interventions and follow-up arranged.
Provides patient and/or patient’s family with appropriate information regarding the plan of care. Acts as a resource for insurance and reimbursement needs.
Participates in the patient’s care through collaboration with physician and caregivers. Communicates with referring facilities, or agencies including hospitals for coordination of care and relay of information, as needed.
Facilitates the patient-physician relationship and coordination of care across the spectrum of cancer services to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary quality care. Collaborates with physicians and other members of cancer disciplines to improve quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
Works closely with staff to evaluate data and identify barriers patients experience to care. Assists with integration of identified relevant barriers into Quality Improvement Plan.
Participates in an annual evaluation of Cancer Navigation program to foster improvements and enhance the program. Assists with evaluation and selection of cancer center patient resources and programs.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 3 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Work Experience:
• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R7662Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
