What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breast Care Patient Navigator Nurse - Imaging Mammography position at CHRISTUS Health System?
Summary:
Breast Care Patient Navigator Nurse serves as a main point of contact for patients, caregivers, and physicians to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within the healthcare system and in the community. The Nurse Navigator is an advocate for the patient in their dealings with the healthcare community, helping patients navigate their way to timely and quality care, assisting the patient throughout their diagnosis/treatment, and aiding in overcoming any barriers to care. Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established standards. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess, secure, and coordinate appropriate services. Secures and executes financial grants from state and/or national programs if applicable and assures compliance. Works with Cancer Registry staff and others to collect data, track outcomes, and support. Helps with educational programs for patients and within the community regarding breast care and health.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
- Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
- Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
- Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
- 3 years of nursing experience required
- Experience in oncology or case management or nursing specialty preferred
- Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RN or LVN/LPN license required
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Part Time