Brain Tumor Navigator RN

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

As our Brain Tumor Navigator RN, you will provide advanced clinical navigation and direct patient care for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum, applying thorough assessments and nursing expertise to support safe, patient-centered care. You will serve as a central point of contact, helping patients and caregivers overcome barriers and coordinating with various clinical services to ensure a seamless treatment experience.

Every day, you will integrate clinical research elements into your practice, supporting protocol requirements, prioritizing patient safety, and educating participants alongside the research team. By upholding institutional, regulatory, and professional standards, you will strive to deliver high-quality care while fostering a supportive environment for patients facing the complexities of neuro-oncology.

To be successful in your role, you will utilize strong assessment and care coordination capabilities, combined with the ability to navigate diverse needs and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Your patient-focused approach, commitment to research protocols, and exceptional communication skills will promote continuity of care and enhance patient outcomes.

The Brain Tumor Navigator RN provides advanced clinical navigation and direct patient care for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum of care. This role applies advanced nursing assessment, independent clinical judgment, and multidisciplinary coordination to support timely, safe, and patient-centered care. The Navigator RN serves as a primary point of contact for patients and caregivers, addresses barriers to care, and promotes continuity across clinical services.

In addition, the Brain Tumor Navigator RN integrates clinical research into patient care by supporting protocol-required activities, prioritizing participant safety, and educating patients on investigational therapies in collaboration with the multidisciplinary and research teams. The role upholds institutional, regulatory, and professional standards to ensure high-quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

• Provides direct patient care and clinical navigation for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum of care, including assessment, symptom management, and follow-up.
• Coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, pharmacy, research, and support services) to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and applies advanced clinical judgment, including evaluation of medical history, treatment-related symptoms, and psychosocial needs, and communicates findings to providers.
• Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, symptom management, investigational therapies, and available support resources to promote informed decision-making.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and clinical liaison for patients and caregivers, facilitating navigation of appointments, procedures, and individualized care plans.
• Identifies and mitigates barriers to care, including clinical, psychosocial, logistical, and financial barriers, and facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and external resources.

Required

• Bachelors of Nursing
• Two to five (2-5) years clinical experience with neuroscience patients
• Licensed Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Masters Of Science or Education in Nursing or related discipline
• Four to six (4-6) years of experience with demonstrated accomplishments in clinical program development
• Experience in neuro-oncology, neuroscience, oncology, neurosurgery or a related specialty
• Experience providing direct patient care, including independent clinical assessment, symptom management, and coordination of complex care across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting or coordinating clinical research activities preferred, including patient education related to investigational therapies and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support