Clinical Nurse; RN) Patient Navigator - Theranostics​/Nuclear Medicine

Maine Medical Center

Nursing

Req #: 89610

This is a Clinical Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

Date posted: 8/24/2026

Position Bio:
Clinical Nurse (RN) Patient Navigator - Theranostics/Nuclear Medicine

The Clinical Nurse (RN) Patient Navigator for Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine serves as a key coordinator and patient advocate throughout the entire radiopharmaceutical therapy journey. This specialized role is responsible for guiding patients through all phases of treatment, from referral and diagnostic imaging through therapy administration and follow-up care.

The Theranostics Nurse coordinates and supports all aspects of radiopharmaceutical therapy delivery, including patient education, scheduling, insurance authorization support, and ensuring all required pre-treatment evaluations are completed. Responsibilities include verifying that appropriate laboratory studies are ordered and completed, monitoring results, coordinating follow-up medications and care plans, and ensuring patients meet all therapy readiness requirements in accordance with regulatory, safety, and clinical standards.

Working collaboratively with physicians, nuclear medicine technologists, medical physicists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams, the Theranostics Nurse helps prepare patients for treatment, confirms documentation and treatment readiness, and maintains compliance with radiation safety protocols. The nurse provides ongoing clinical assessment, education, and support, remaining actively involved with patients throughout the treatment process to ensure a safe, coordinated, and compassionate experience.

On treatment days, the Theranostics Nurse partners directly with Nuclear Medicine staff to facilitate patient flow, assist with therapy preparation and administration, monitor patients during treatment, address clinical concerns, and coordinate follow-up care. This role combines advanced nursing expertise, patient navigation, and care coordination to deliver a seamless, patient-centered experience while supporting innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic imaging services.

• Coordinates care throughout the entire theranostics treatment pathway.
• Supports radiopharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Ensures appropriate laboratory work, medication management, and treatment readiness.
• Provides patient education, clinical monitoring, and ongoing care coordination.
• Collaborates closely with physicians, physicists, pharmacists, and nuclear medicine technologists.
• Maintains compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a consistent patient advocate and clinical resource from consultation through follow-up care.

The Patient Navigator Nurse at Maine Medical Center Portland coordinates and supports nuclear medicine diagnostic and radiopharmaceutical therapy patients, serving as a liaison between patients, families, and a multidisciplinary care team. This role guides patients through the care continuum, provides education, manages scheduling and compliance requirements, and collaborates with clinical and radiation safety teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.

• Education:
  
  BSN required. MSN highly preferred.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current license by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
  
  Oncology certified or defined process for achievement of certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in an acute health care setting required. Prior navigator experience preferred. Experience working with oncology patients/families preferred. Experience in dealing with patient care issues and/or case management is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple activities within certain time frames to meet established goals.
• Ability to function independently and solve problems in a complex environment, working with various members of the health care team is required.
• Extensive understanding of all diagnostic procedures; proficient in review of medical records, reports and other patient care information preferred.

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.

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