Remember when you said you wanted to make a difference? Here is your chance.

At Cedars-Sinai, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Pancreatic Nurse Navigator to join our world-class team in Los Angeles, CA. This role is crucial in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to our pancreatic patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of support throughout their treatment journey. You will have the chance to work alongside groundbreaking medical professionals in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and dedication.

As a Pancreatic Nurse Navigator, you will be instrumental in guiding patients through the complexities of their diagnosis and treatment. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing individualized patient education and support to help patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and care plans.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, flawless care delivery.
• Monitoring patient progress and outcomes to strictly ensure the highest levels of patient safety and quality care.
• Acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Developing and implementing patient care plans that are tailored to meet the outstanding needs of each patient.
• Assisting in the scheduling of appointments, procedures, and follow-ups to ensure timely access to care.
• Advocating for patients to ensure they receive necessary services and support.
• Participating in continuous professional development and staying current with advances in pancreatic care.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology or a related field.
• Proven expertise in patient navigation or case management is highly desired.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Ability to successfully implement patient-centered care plans and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Dedication to promoting inclusivity and collaborating within a diverse and dynamic team.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSN required

License/Certification:

• Current, unrestricted California RN license required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Specialty certification required or willing to obtain within 12 months from start date

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
• Experience using Epic charting software required
• Experience with Pancreatic Biliary preferred

Why Cedars-Sinai?

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and encouraging workplace where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured. We provide fair compensation and benefits packages, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to create a profound impact on the lives of our patients. Join us in our mission to provide world-class healthcare and be part of a team that strives for excellence in every aspect of patient care.

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.