Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Navigator is assigned to a population of patients and provides individualized and comprehensive care to reduce barriers coordinate diagnostic and treatment efforts and ensure prompt access to care. Applying the nursing process the Nurse Navigator performs clinical assessments; education on disease process plan of care and treatment modalities; and symptom management to support patients through the complexity of their care continuum. The Nurse Navigator collaborates and communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team to effectively coordinate patient care ensure continuity of care and create a comfortable and exceptional patient experience. The Nurse Navigator initiates referrals to appropriate inter-disciplinary teams for physical psycho-social and spiritual support through all stages of the continuum of care.
Provides coordination of care and support for patients, families and caregivers throughout the continuum of care.Provides education for patient, caregiver and family on disease process, plan of care, treatment, symptom management and survivorship.Effectively communicates with patient, caregiver, families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.Provides nursing assessment through a process of gathering pertinent patient's medical history and review of presenting symptoms.Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace with patients, families, healthcare team and community.Provide excellent customer service resulting in patient satisfaction with care.Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.
Qualifications
MINIMUM
3 years of experience as a RN in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Completion of accredited RN program and Clinical Experience.
Computer skills
EMR documentation, Record/Verify system work experience: patient education/interventions symptom management.
AZ RN license
American Heart Association BLS and obtain appropriate Certification within 3 years of hire date.
PREFERRED
BSN