Navigator RN

Dignity Health Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a Cancer RN Navigator to assess cancer patients and families throughout their journey. You will educate, support, and guide patients before, during, and after diagnosis, collaborating with treatment teams to address physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs by reducing barriers to care.

You will enhance the patient experience by connecting families to resources, demonstrating compassionate communication and problem-solving in holistic support.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Three years RN experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Active AZ RN license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Facilitate timely access and coordination of care: ensure prompt access to diagnostics and treatment, coordinate appointments, and integrate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and address barriers to care: assess physical, psychosocial, financial, and logistical barriers, making referrals to resources.
• Promote patient and family-centered decision-making: educate and empower patients and families to make informed choices and understand treatment options.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders: maintain clear, professional communication with patients, caregivers, families, and the healthcare team.

Skills

BSN

RN

Inpatient/outpatient experience

AZ RN license

BLS CPR

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

Required

• 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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