Navigator RN - Palliative Care

Providence • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director or Manager of Nursing, the nurse navigator coordinates the patient care, research components and program outreach for the patient diagnosed with cancer. This includes monitoring patients through screening/diagnostic evaluation, assisting patients with navigation through healthcare systems, provision of education and emotional support, identification and development of programs and services to enhance patient care and support for program outreach to referring physicians and the community. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• California Registered Nurse License
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care setting, or 3 years experience in oncology nursing (CANCER CTR ADMIN)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Nursing
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS), or Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)
• Community education experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care, research components and program outreach for patients diagnosed with cancer.
• Monitors patients through screening/diagnostic evaluation.
• Assists patients with navigation through healthcare systems.
• Provides education and emotional support.
• Identifies and develops programs and services to enhance patient care.
• Supports program outreach to referring physicians and the community.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior