Registered Nurse Navigator - Oncology Clinic

The RN Navigator is a specialty nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and coordinator of care. In collaboration with the Providers, Nurses and the healthcare team, the RN Navigator coordinates, monitors and evaluates the clinical care and services for patients and families providing clinical support to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes. The RN Navigator serves as a resource and primary contact to assist the patient and family in navigating healthcare and the course of treatment. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in the area of specialty, the RN Navigator assists the patient, family, staff and physician in providing solutions for complex patient care issues and in navigating the healthcare systems. The RN Navigator coordinates activities across; the continuum of care, interdepartmentally, and multiple healthcare facilities and subspecialty providers. This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with healthcare organizations policies and under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Position Details

Status: Part Time Benefitted, Exempt					FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5 FTE (40 hrs)
Shift: Day					Shift Length: 8
Pay Range: 53.00 - 78.00					Location: 9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636 USA

About Us:

Our Pediatric Oncology Clinic is one of the leading pediatric cancer facilities on the West Coast, offers specialized services for a wide range of cancer diagnoses. As the sole provider of pediatric oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, we see approximately 40 outpatient visits daily and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each patient we treat. Our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center consistently ranks in the top 5 to 8 percent globally in patient enrollments for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization focused on childhood and adolescent cancer research. Our dedicated team conducts a wide range of treatments, from chemotherapy and immune suppressant medication to laser therapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar punctures, chemotherapy administration in the cerebrospinal fluid, and radiation. Our outpatient unit houses treatment rooms, an infusion center, and playroom, all designed for family centered care. Among our patients, approximately 45% are diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma, while the rest include solid tumor, neuro-oncology, histiocytosis, and vascular malformation cases. With an impressive 85% survival rate, we offer an exceptional Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program for patients completing treatment. This program focuses on easing the transition back to life before cancer and addressing potential long-term side effects of treatment, both physical and emotional.

Valley Children’s Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical nursing specialty
• Experience in pediatrics, Oncology/Hematology and/or clinic setting a plus
• Extensive advanced knowledge of nursing principles, clinical practice and healthcare systems required

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in nursing required, bachelor’s in nursing preferred
• Active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is currently set for 20 hours per week but will potentially move to full time hours working 40 hours per week.

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.