Navigator RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

• Enhance the patient experience by connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Demonstrate compassionate communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to holistic support.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family support:
• Coordinate care
• Educate on disease and treatment
• 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
• Manage treatment-related symptoms
• Skillfully triage patient inquiries and clinical needs
• Report key findings and interventions to providers promptly
• Facilitate timely access and coordination of care:
• Ensure prompt access to diagnostics and treatment
• Cook up appointments efficiently
• Integrate care with the multidisciplinary team
• Identify and address barriers to care:
• Assess for physical, psychosocial, financial, and logistical barriers
• Make appropriate referrals to resources
• Promote patient and family-centered decision-making:
• Empower patients and families to make informed choices
• Include 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
• Manage phone inquiries

Job Requirements

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

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness 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.

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. Here's what sets us apart and why you belong with us:

• 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.
• 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.
• Supportive and Collaborative Environment: We believe in building a strong, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected.

If you are 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, then Dignity Health Medical Group is waiting for you.

Pay Range: $35.62 - $52.99 /hour