Title: RN, Nurse Navigator

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Oncology Admin

Status: Full-time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $57.31 - $89.96

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The RN Nurse Navigator’s primary function is assisting patients and families through the healthcare system with the goal of achieving optimal patient outcomes.  The RN Nurse Navigator will provide cancer patients and families with information addressing their concerns, including but not limited to financial, social services, education, treatment options and access to clinical trials.  The RN Nurse Navigator may serve as a care coordinator for multi-disciplinary teams.  The RN Nurse Navigator is a self-directed individual who is an expert practitioner with essential educator and case manager role components.   The RN Nurse Navigator works closely with the clinical staff, physicians, Tumor Boards and community resources.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Works as part of the multidisciplinary team addressing the needs of cancer patients, both inpatient and outpatient, and their families.  
2. Promotes a patient and family centered care environment for ethical decision making and advocacy for patients with cancer.
3. Coordinates activities to ensure delivery of quality patient care, the attainment of program objectives and promotion of the positive customer experience.
4. Ensures any communication is culturally sensitive.
5. Ability to be at work and be on time
6. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
7. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
8. Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in oncology required
• Familiarity with HIPAA and standard medical record communication.
• Basic knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage
• Working knowledge of supportive community resources

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
• OCN preferred
• Current State of California RN license required
• Current BLS certificate required