Nurse Navigator

Company: Lifepoint Hospitals
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces)

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Where We Are:

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmers' markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us:

* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees


* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees


* Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance


* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants


* Professional Development and Growth Opportunities


* And much more



Position Summary:

Assists patients with understanding their diagnosis, coordinating their treatment plans, seeking assistance for appropriate social services and communicates with their treatment team. Provides direct patient care patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree is required. Graduate of a School of Nursing program. Bachelor's degree and Master's degree is preferred.

Required Skills:

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtain Navigator Certification within three (3) years is required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is required for all areas where moderate sedation is performed. New hires must obtain required certification within one year of employment. If currently certified, employees must maintain current certifications. Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center. Experience in an acute care facility is preferred.

EEOC Statement:

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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