Navigator RN

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 75,437 - 112,205; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in California seeks a Navigator RN to provide individualized and comprehensive care for oncology patients. The role requires a current RN license, BLS certification, and three years of clinical experience in oncology. Key responsibilities include clinical assessments, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient navigation. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $54.76 - $81.45 and requires effective communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license with the state of California.
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Three (3) years of recent clinical experience in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and comprehensive care to patients.
• Perform clinical assessments and educate patients on disease processes.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate resources

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing education, healthcare, community health

Job description

Navigator RN – Dignity Health

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Nurse Navigator is assigned to a population of patients and provides individualized and comprehensive care to reduce barriers and ensure prompt access to care. Utilizing the nursing process, the Nurse Navigator performs clinical assessments, educates on disease processes, and manages symptoms to support patients through their care continuum. The Nurse Navigator collaborates and communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, ensure continuity of care, and provide an exceptional patient experience. The Nurse Navigator initiates referrals to appropriate inter‑disciplinary teams for physical, psycho‑social, and spiritual support through all stages of the continuum of care. The nurse navigator also collaborates with the social worker and supports patient navigation and social supportive items. The nurse navigator will support quality care by participating in and supporting quality improvement activities. The role upholds and applies standards established by the American College of Surgeons to ensure continued accreditation as a Community Cancer Center.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license with the state of California.
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Three (3) years of recent clinical experience in Oncology.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing education, healthcare, community health or related field within the last 3 years.
• Excellent communication skills written and oral; able to adjust to variable audiences and levels of education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments.
• Serves as a liaison to community organizations to articulate the mission of the Mercy Medical Center Cancer Center and our core values.
• Ability to identify patient/family needs and then to coordinate and deploy resources to effectively match those needs. Ability to work on multiple projects at one time. Works under the direction of the standards established by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Requires minimal supervision and ability to work independently.

Preferred

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post‑hire. This ongoing competency is required through internal resources; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You’ll Work

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one‑story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186‑bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center, and several rural clinics.

Regardless of where you work throughout our system, you will find experienced professionals dedicated to high‑quality, personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees, 230 physicians, and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Pay Range

$54.76 - $81.45 /hour

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care