Description:

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services, to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

www.dmc-modesto.com/teams

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services or his designee, the Nurse Navigator is responsible for and serves as the Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery patient advocate, the information resource, and resolves problems for the patient. Plans and coordinates a plan of care for patients as part of the multidisciplinary team. This process would include the coordination of patient appointments and schedules, patient information and follow-up and delivery and oversight of patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. The nurse navigator follows the patient from one phase of treatment to another to ensure smooth coordination and good patient outcomes. The Nurse navigator develops and coordinates cardiovascular education for staff, patients and the community including support groups. The Nurse Navigator oversees data collection and reporting to meet STS, MBSAQIP and other regulatory bodies requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills: Minimum five years of Nursing experience required. Three years of management experience required. 5 years Cardio Thoracic Vascular, 3 years Managemet experience preferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials: Current: California RN license, BLS certification.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Manual dexterity and mobility
• Ability to move quickly

Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness). Emergency and crisis situations. Subject to irregular hours. Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Occasional exposure to Operating Room (limited) and Inpatient environment.

Pay range: $75.23 - $112.11

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) programs. Follow the links below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
WOTC: https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax