Navigator RN

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Under the supervision of the Central Coast Chronic Disease Program Coordinator and hospital site supervisor, the Chronic Disease Management Program RN plans, organizes and arranges for services patients with Chronic Disease will require. Applies concepts derived from management and communications theory, group dynamics, counseling methodologies, and clinical nursing judgment to implement a clinical nursing program or programs. Manages web-based care management data-base and functions as liaison between the provider, community and community based patients with Chronic Disease. Primarily provides remote case management via electronic &/or tele-monitoring. May provide direct patient assessments. Utilizes nursing process and formulates interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. Initiates and participates in patient, family and staff education. Actively markets the program and participates on pertinent Dignity Health and/or community committees. Demonstrates leadership capabilities. Major responsibilities are listed; however, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Required

• At least five years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care, critical care, home health or telehealth environment, with an emphasis on care of patients with chronic disease, e.g. CHF, COPD, Diabetes.

• CT CPRBLS from the American Heart Association 

• Valid CA RN

Preferred

• Bilingual Preferred