Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Nurse Navigator for their Lung Nodule Program in Women's Health & Oncology. This position is responsible for providing support and guidance to help patients “navigate” through a variety of healthcare services which may include medical imaging, pathology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgery, nutritional services, social services, and complementary care services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: Current California RN license
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Familiarity with MS Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: 3 years as a staff Nurse
Skills Required
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
- Familiarity with MS Office
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records
- At least 3 years of experience as a staff nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cottage Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cottage Health.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
Cottage Health Insights
What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
