Navigator RN

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

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Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix is seeking a Cancer RN Navigator to guide patients and families through the cancer journey, from education and support to treatment coordination, symptom management, and survivorship planning. The role requires BSN, at least 3 years as an RN in inpatient or outpatient settings, AZ RN license, and BLS CPR.

The navigator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to remove barriers to care and to promote patient-centered decisions.

Qualifications

• RN with 3 years of inpatient or outpatient experience
• Licensed as an AZ Registered Nurse (AZ RN)
• BLS CPR certification by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and educate patients and families across the cancer continuum
• Assess symptoms, triage needs, and report findings to providers
• Facilitate timely access to diagnostics and treatment and coordinate appointments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

AZ RN License

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cancer RN Navigator, you will assess the needs of cancer patients, families, caregivers, and the community throughout their cancer journey. Every day you will provide education, support, and direction before, during, and after diagnosis, collaborating with treatment teams to address physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs by mitigating barriers to care. To be successful, you will enhance the patient experience by connecting them to appropriate resources, demonstrating compassionate communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to holistic support.

• Provide comprehensive patient and family support: Coordinate care, educate on disease and treatment, and offer emotional and practical support throughout the care continuum.
• Conduct clinical assessments, manage symptoms, and triage needs: Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, evaluate presenting symptoms, assess pain, and manage treatment-related symptoms. The role also involves skillfully triaging patient inquiries and clinical needs, reporting key findings and interventions to providers promptly.
• Facilitate timely access and coordination or care: Ensure prompt access to diagnostics and treatment, coordinate appointments efficiently, and integrate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and address barriers to care: Assess for physical, psychosocial, financial, and logistical barriers, making appropriate referrals to resources.
• Promote patient and family-centered decision-making: Educate and empower patients and families to make informed choices, including advocacy and understanding of treatment options.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders: Maintain clear and professional communication with patients, caregivers, families, and the entire healthcare team, including managing phone inquiries.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Nursing
• Three (3) years of experience as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS CPR

Where You'll Work

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Where Your Passion Meets Purpose: Join Dignity Health Medical Group

Are you a healthcare professional who believes that every patient deserves not just treatment, but unwavering compassion? Do you envision a world where healthcare isn't just a service, but a fundamental right, delivered with integrity and innovation? If so, then Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is where your career finds its true calling.

At Dignity Health Medical Group, you're not just filling a role; you're becoming an architect of healthier communities. We are the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona, and our success isn't just measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the advancements we champion.

• Impact that Resonates: You'll be part of a team delivering comprehensive clinical services, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. From cutting-edge diagnostics to life-changing treatments, your expertise will directly contribute to improved health outcomes.
• A Culture of Growth and Innovation: We don't just practice medicine; we advance it.
• Shaping the Future of Healthcare: DHMG is deeply invested in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. We seamlessly blend clinical services with translational and bench research, creating a dynamic environment that augments medical education for residents and students.
• Values‑Driven Mission: We are united by a powerful set of principles. If you are deeply committed to social justice, health equity, and are prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, your values align perfectly with ours. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to high-quality healthcare, and we actively work to make that a reality.
• A Supportive and Collaborative Environment: We believe in building a strong, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected.

Are you ready to transcend the ordinary and join a healthcare family where your skills are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your passion for healing finds its ultimate expression?

If you're eager to contribute to an organization that is making a profound difference, where innovation meets compassion, and where your commitment to social justice and health equity will be not just welcomed, but celebrated – then Dignity Health Medical Group is waiting for you.

Pay Range

$35.62 - $52.99 /hour