Breast Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center - FT - Day

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A Brief Overview

The Breast Nurse Navigator functions in the role of care manager and specialized patient navigator for individuals with breast disease and breast cancer. This role mirrors the Oncology Nurse Navigator structure while incorporating breast-specific navigation responsibilities aligned with American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) standards. The navigator facilitates coordination of care, patient education, barrier reduction, and multidisciplinary communication across the breast cancer care continuum. The Breast Nurse Navigator functions primarily in the role of care manager. This role includes coordination of patient care activities, delegation of tasks as appropriate, and collaboration with clinical team members in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and Joint Commission regulations.

Essential Job Duties

• The Breast Nurse Navigator performs the following duties consistent with the Oncology Nurse Navigator role, with additional breast-specific focus:
• Coordinates patient care activities and serves as a resource to the multidisciplinary care team.
• Initiates patient contact at the time of abnormal breast screening, biopsy, or diagnosis.
• Guides patients through the healthcare system, including scheduling, diagnostics, consultations, and treatment.
• Facilitates communication between physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families.
• Provides disease- and treatment-specific education to patients and caregivers.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to care.
• Documents patient interactions and navigation outcomes.
• Ensures coordination of breast imaging, pathology review, surgical consultation, and adjuvant therapy planning.
• Facilitates multidisciplinary breast tumor board preparation and follow-up.
• Coordinates referrals to genetic counseling, lymphedema services, physical therapy, and survivorship resources.
• Participates in quality improvement and accreditation activities supporting NAPBC and Commission on Cancer standards.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• 2 years Nursing experience in oncology Required
• 2 years Breast Care or Navigation experience Preferred
• Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)- Magnet - ONCC-Magnet Required to obtain within 2 years of hire date or
• Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) required to obtain within 2 years of hire date

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term/Short-Term Disability, 403B Match, Career Advancement/Education Assistance Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.