Nurse Navigator (Mammography)

Category:

RN Professional

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

(Imaging Center)

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for guiding and directing breast patients through WTIC/Breast Care Center. The incumbent facilitates the care of the breast patient with multi-disciplinary care team by the coordinating high quality patient care across all care delivery sites. This position serves as the single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within the healthcare system and community. Assist with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes. Navigate patients from screening to diagnosis using expertise and knowledge to coordinate between primary care physicians and specialists as well as plan and execute projects relevant to the patient, and community. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the nurse navigator is responsible for assigned scheduled hours on a full-time basis and is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for overall coordination of breast health services throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

• Initiates communication with patients upon learning they have a need or breast health concern.

• Guides patient through the health care system.

• Connects patients through the health care system.

• Functions as key member of the multidisciplinary team and contributes to development of work processes.

• Serves as the main point of contact for patients, families, and referring physicians.

• Facilitates interaction and communication with the health care staff and providers.

• Ensures appropriate patient appointments as needed.

• Arranges for patient testing and appointments.

• Maintains and reviews patient records.

• Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate forms and/or electronic applications.

• Tracks interventions and outcomes.

• Builds relationships with patient and families; Maintains contact and keeps other care team members apprised of patient status.

• Provides disease/procedure specific education to both patients and families.

• Conducts and promotes patient, family, staff, and community education through the use of expert clinical knowledge base.

• Identifies and documents individual patient’s education barriers.

• Assist patient/family to develop questions prior to office visits for discussion with providers.

• Review the team’s findings and recommendations with patient/family after appointments to ensure understanding.

• Acts as an advocate, interpreter, educator, counselor and caregiver for breast imaging patients and families.

• Identifies obstacles and refers to team members for solutions for issues affecting compliance imaging plan.

• Evaluates patient psychological needs and connects patient with appropriate resources.

• Collaborate with patients to establish realistic goals and activities to enhance patient self-management and participation in plan of care.

• Participates in the development of assessment tools, care management guidelines, pathways and algorithms for cross continuum care of patients with breast care concerns at all points in the care continuum.

• Notifies Medical Director of complex patient care issues or concerns.

• Assists in the implementation of performance improvement programs for the care management of patients. Monitors progress in achieving demonstrable care management, clinical, and administrative outcomes.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Tennessee State Nurse practice Act that follows the statutes and regulations therein.

• Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and department activities in accordance with the Tennessee State Nurse Practice Act.

• Performs relate responsibilities as required or directed.

• Will communicate biopsy results to the patient.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the nursing profession with special emphasis on oncology nursing. Graduate of CCNE or NLNAC accredited school of nursing.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current license as registered nurse in the State of Tennessee

• BLS certification required.

• ACLS required, can be obtained within 90 day orientation period.

• Membership in Nurse Navigator or Oncology Nurse Navigator organization desired within 1 year of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years nursing experience, preferably in multiple care areas and/or radiology services.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.