Guidelines for Navigator Program

1. Community Member
2. Entry level position within the department
3. Six month employment with optional six month extension. Upon successful completion of Navigator Program, participants are eligible to apply for entry -level open positions relevant to their Navigator experience.   HR will assist the Hiring Manager in evaluating the Navigator’s qualifications.
4. Navigators will use job description assigned to role. Navigator is not required to meet minimum qualifications, however must demonstrate interest or currently pursuing education relevant to the position.
5. Typically a department can accommodate a Navigator Role in Emergency Medical Services, Administration, Finance, HR, IT, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle, Public Relations, Operations, and Facilities. For direct patient care departments, Navigators may serve in support roles. All other requests for Navigators must receive CEO approval.
6. Positions requiring credentials/licenses are not available to Navigators. (EMT is the exception)
7. Navigators will be compensated at the entry level rate of pay for the role they are hired.
8. Navigators are subject to the HR 104.48 Interviewing and Selection Policy
9. Navigators are hired as full-time employees subject to pre-employment process including background, employee health and drug screening