Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic Nurse Navigator

Phoenix Children's Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to support our neurosurgery team in the outpatient clinic. You will coordinate patient care, provide phone triage, and lead comprehensive education for families undergoing pediatric brain and spine surgeries.

This role collaborates with neurosurgeons to prepare for procedures, explain risks and recovery, and guide families through follow‑up care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Experience in neurosurgery, trauma, inpatient nursing, NICU, or PICU preferred.
• Strong communication, patient education, and critical-thinking skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes multiple platforms to complete a nursing assessment of patients and their families consistent with age and condition.
• Implements plans of care in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Provides health education related to health promotion and the management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Coordinates care and manages care transitions within the organization and the community.
• Advocates for patients and families and guides navigation of ambulatory services.
• Continually evaluates patient understanding and response to the plan of care; documents in the medical record.
• Facilitates safe patient care, monitors quality and regulatory indicators, and supports process improvement.
• Supervises care activities and provides feedback to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Contributes to team efforts to ensure compliance with medication, storage, and documentation standards.
• Fosters a learning environment through mentorship, training, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Nursing experience

Neurosurgery care

Patient education

Communication

Phone triage

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to support our neurosurgery team in the outpatient clinic. You will coordinate patient care, provide phone triage, and lead comprehensive education for families undergoing pediatric brain and spine surgeries.

This role collaborates with neurosurgeons to prepare for procedures, explain risks and recovery, and guide families through follow‑up care.