Nurse Navigator Breast Center Full Time

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Job Summary: The Breast Nurse Navigator/ Program Coordinator is a professional registered nurse with breast health knowledge who assumes responsibility and accountability for optimal clinical outcomes and coordination of care activities for patients receiving breast care services and undergoing diagnostic evaluation, testing, and treatment. This RN position: provides ongoing support for patient care across the continuum of care, and addresses all barriers to care. assists and educates patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. participates in interdisciplinary tumor board meetings. facilitates NAPBC quarterly Breast Program Leadership Committee meetings. assists the Breast Team with standard requirements for NAPBC re-certification.. demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills. promotes team building and collaborative relationships. demonstrates strong self-direction and critical thinking skills. provides compassionate and quality care. Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Requirements

RN degree
Must possess a solid knowledge base of breast health and care
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task
Must be skillful in problem solving and being proactive in anticipating patient needs, taking appropriate course of action, and using approved guidelines
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for quality patient outcomes

Nice To Haves

BSN (Preferred)
Certification from accredited nurse navigation program required within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

assumes responsibility and accountability for optimal clinical outcomes and coordination of care activities for patients receiving breast care services and undergoing diagnostic evaluation, testing, and treatment
provides ongoing support for patient care across the continuum of care, and addresses all barriers to care
assists and educates patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
participates in interdisciplinary tumor board meetings
facilitates NAPBC quarterly Breast Program Leadership Committee meetings
assists the Breast Team with standard requirements for NAPBC re-certification
demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
promotes team building and collaborative relationships
demonstrates strong self-direction and critical thinking skills
provides compassionate and quality care
Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed