Breast Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center - FT - Day
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 2 years Nursing experience in oncology
- Registered Nurse - KSBN
- 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
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, and staff.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as percentages and ratios.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- 2 years Breast Care or Navigation experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Participates in Survivorship Education Series/Assists
- Works with the Breast Cancer Team in providing community education
- Assists with Breast Cancer data collection
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
