Brain Tumor Navigator RN

Dignity Health • Phoenix, AZ • 3h ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Brain Tumor Navigator RN provides advanced clinical navigation and direct patient care for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum of care. This role applies advanced nursing assessment, independent clinical judgment, and multidisciplinary coordination to support timely, safe, and patient-centered care. The Navigator RN serves as a primary point of contact for patients and caregivers, addresses barriers to care, and promotes continuity across clinical services.

In addition, the Brain Tumor Navigator RN integrates clinical research into patient care by supporting protocol-required activities, prioritizing participant safety, and educating patients on investigational therapies in collaboration with the multidisciplinary and research teams. The role upholds institutional, regulatory, and professional standards to ensure high-quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Provides direct patient care and clinical navigation for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum of care, including assessment, symptom management, and follow-up.

Coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, pharmacy, research, and support services) to ensure timely and effective care delivery.

Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and applies advanced clinical judgment, including evaluation of medical history, treatment-related symptoms, and psychosocial needs, and communicates findings to providers.

Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, symptom management, investigational therapies, and available support resources to promote informed decision-making.

Serves as the primary point of contact and clinical liaison for patients and caregivers, facilitating navigation of appointments, procedures, and individualized care plans.

Identifies and mitigates barriers to care, including clinical, psychosocial, logistical, and financial barriers, and facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and external resources.

Job Requirements

Required

Bachelors Of Nursing and 2-5 years clinical experience with neuroscience patients., upon hire

Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire and

Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

Masters Of Science or Education in Nursing or related discipline and 4-6 years 5 years of experience with demonstrated accomplishments in clinical program development, upon hire

Experience in neuro-oncology, neuroscience, oncology, neurosurgery or a related specialty., upon hire

Experience providing direct patient care, including independent clinical assessment, symptom management, and coordination of complex care across multidisciplinary teams., upon hire

Experience supporting or coordinating clinical research activities preferred, including patient education related to investigational therapies and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements., upon hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Pay Range

$35.62 - $52.99 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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