Job Description

Salary Range:  $55.2400 - $84.9400 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

The Clinical Nurse Navigator I is a registered nurse responsible for the seamless coordination of care across the continuum for patients with complex, integration sensitive diagnoses .

• Serves as a patient advocate who coordinates care in conjunction with the physicians from time of diagnosis or admission through discharge or up to end of life.
• Educates patient and family/significant others on the health care experience; implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates care options, services and resources. Links family/patient to appropriate resources as needed. Proactive in finding ways to enhance the patient experience clinically and in service.
• Provides an exceptional patient experience.
• Assists in quality improvement initiatives by gathering, tracking, and researching quality metrics.
• Monitors outcomes, e.g. patient satisfaction, compliance with treatment regimen and loyalty.
• Interacts with department Nurses, may orient and train incoming Clinical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Oncology  – In addition to the above:

• the Navigator may be responsible for working in conjunction with the Research team to identify and navigate patients into clinical trials.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nursing and 3 years’ of experience in area of specialty required.

Additional department specific requirements are as follows :

• Oncology:  One plus (1+) years of Oncology nursing experience required; Prior Navigator experience preferred. 
• Prior research experience is preferred.

License Required

• Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.

Certifications Preferred

• Current BLS certification

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

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