Registered Nurse, Breast Navigator

About the role

This positions functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator and counselor for breast disease oncology patients. Responsible for ensuring all patients with a breast disease diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services. Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in breast disease oncology care management. Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
• Implements a nurse navigator model that provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous and comprehensive.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and significant others based on assessment of needs.
• Reinforces education on disease, prevention, detection, diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable sign signs/symptoms, survivorship based on multidisciplinary plan.
• Utilizes appropriate patient education documentation modality.
• Provides ongoing education to patients and family regarding breast health and disease.
• Acts as the single point of contact for breast cancer patients and families.
• Identifies patient and family needs as it relates to continuity and efficiency of breast care.
• Collaborates with physicians to expedite multi-specialty discussions regarding the treatment plan.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and family and the physicians, other healthcare team members to coordinate integrated care across the continuum.
• Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods.
• Directs/refers patients and families to available supportive care services, including dietitians, social workers, financial counselors, and community resources.
• Affords assistance to eligible patients access appropriate clinical trials.
• Promotes communication by acting as a liaison between the patient and family and the physicians, other healthcare team members to coordinate integrated care across the continuum.
• Maintains clinical expertise through participation in their professional organization, attending related seminars and conferences and maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree Nursing Required Or Masters Degree Nursing Preferred.
• Experience: 1 Year of previous clinical oncology experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function in an organized and time conscious manner.
• Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required AndCertified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN®) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Required And AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required And Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Preferred.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of oncology nursing practices and standards.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Pay

$40.45 - $62.70 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]