Description

Under the direction of the Sepsis Clinical Coordinator at Providence Mission Hospital, the Sepsis Nurse Navigator works with the care team to implement program goals and objectives by providing culturally competent and linguistically appropriate care.

The Sepsis Nurse Navigator faciliates the care of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) with the diagnosis of sepsis across the heathcare continuum. He/she provides support to LEP patients and their families with a focus on providing education, enhancing the communication with the care team, and facilitating discharge planning and continued follow up and support as needed through 30 days post-discharge. The Sepsis Nurse Navigator collaborates with community health/nurse navigators at the Family Resource Centers (FRCs), community health clinics, community organizations and groups to support and promote the health and wellness of the whole person body, mind and spirit.

He/She provides health education and health related services including one on one teaching, classes, health advocacy, health access support groups, case management and outreach to identified underserved populations. The Sepsis Nurse Navigator will tailor services to the unique health and wellness needs of the individual/family served.

Being sensitive to cultural and belief system differences, utilizing good communication skills, the Sepsis Nurse Navigator initiates and cultivates positive working relationships with hospital staff and individuals. She/he is self-directed and able to work independently in meeting program goals and needs of communities.

• Proficient in Spanish language in both verbal and written communication. Successful completion of Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinics (BFAC) will be required upon hiring

• Self motivated and takes creative initiative in job responsibilities to work in a variety of community situations requiring self direction independent decision making

• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete and/or delegate activities and assignments in an efficient manner, using work time productively

• Knowledge of community health nursing principles, possessing analytical skills to asses needs of patients, develop and implement programs and standards that improve the quality of life of patients out in the community

• Highly functional computer skills in Word, Excel, and others as related to perform data collection, report completion, and as needed and trained by hospital/health ministry staff

• Ability to take action to resolve independently those issues, problems, and concerns which do not require attention of the Sepsis Clinical Coordinator

• Understands and promotes wellness and healthy lifestyle, integrating concepts of body, mind, and spirit in its relationship to maintenence of health and prevention of disease

• Verbal, written, and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills that promote dignity and care in the community and with collaborators

• Proficient in required competencies upon completion of 90-day orientation

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree In health related field. Preferred field: Nursing or Public Health Nursing. Or Minimum of 3 years of acute care experience.

• Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

• 3 years Acute care experience.

• 1 year Experience working with patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training in Case management.

• Expanded experience in working with patients from different cultures and with different levels of education.

• Experience in Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing, Community Health Setting, or in a Health Education setting.

• Experience in working with variety of community groups/organization, education institutions or faith based communities.

• Experience in working with variety of community groups/organization, education institutions or faith based communities.

• Some supervisory experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 334761
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7500 COMMUNITY CARE NAVIGATION PROGRAM
Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $52.46 - $83.05
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.