Navigator RN

Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 400 providers and 1200 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus

Empower and support oncology patients as our Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator! In this rewarding role, you'll apply the nursing process to provide comprehensive guidance and coordinate complex diagnostic and treatment efforts. You'll leverage your clinical assessment and symptom management expertise to foster comfort and confidence throughout the challenging cancer care continuum, removing barriers and ensuring timely access to care. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference in patient lives, this is for you.

• 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.

MINIMUM

• Bachelors of Science Nursing
• 3 years of experience as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

PREFERRED

• Oncology experience strongly preferred