Training & Enrollment
Learn more about Training for the Care Navigation Program
Now accepting applications for the Winter 2023A Rotation!
Complete your application no later than January 21st.
If you are a Health Scholar, you can find the application on CORE ELMS.
If you are not a Health Scholar, you can apply here.
Schedule an interview with the Care Navigator Team to take place between January 23rd-31st.
We are looking for personable, confident and articulate applicants who will create positive experiences with patients and the Case Management Team.
Interviews will take place via Zoom.
Attend 2 training dates and pass the Care Navigator entrance exam.
Training Day 1: February 5th (time TBD) via Zoom
Will consist of:
Introduction to Care Navigation and Population Health basics
Learning how to navigate CORE ELMS & sign up for shifts
Training Day 2: February 12th (time TBD) on site at St. Joseph Hospital
Will consist of:
Care Navigator Exam
Brief EMR (electronic medical record) training, hospital tour and DST (department specific training)
Attend 2 four-hour shadow shifts between February 13th - 28th.
Begin shifting in March 2023!
If you are not currently a Health Scholar, please refer to the COPE website for information about clearance and tuition.
What is the Care Navigator Commitment?
We currently offer 2 program duration options:
6-month commitment of 2 shifts per week (for a total of 8 shifts per month)
9-month commitment of 1-2 shifts per week (for a total of 6 shifts per month)
Note: if you are a Health Scholar, you may shift concurrently on Care Navigator and a Health Scholar unit during your 2nd rotation as a Care Navigator.
On-Site Care Navigator Training at SJO
Please park above the 3rd floor in the Cancer Center Parking Structure.
Parking is free after 5pm and on weekends. COPE events are scheduled with this in mind - please park at the correct structure!
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