Nurse Navigator - Mammography

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

36d

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator - Mammography provides clinical and emotional support to patients undergoing diagnostic and screening breast imaging. This role involves being available for patient concerns, working closely with radiologists to communicate results, and consulting with patients requiring immediate diagnostic work-up. The position also supports MQSA and ACR Accreditation audits, fosters collaboration with various healthcare staff and referring providers, and engages in community outreach and education initiatives to promote breast health and excellence in breast imaging.

Requirements

RN currently licensed in NH with a minimum of 2 years clinically experience.
RN currently licensed in NH

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Experience with Breast Imaging and Breast Cancer patients helpful.

Responsibilities

Work with radiologists to determine recommendations to patients following biopsies and contact patients directly to share or discuss biopsy results. Includes check on patient’s breast condition.
Assist patients with the scheduling of appointments for follow-up visits for breast imaging (short interval follow-up) and or follow-up with surgeon.
Make phone calls to patients instructing them of the need for additional imaging procedures that must be performed to clarify interpretation.
Exercise and utilize the utmost sensitivity when responding or interacting with the patient; maintain focus at all times on clinical/emotional needs while demonstrating excellent communication and organizational ability.
Assist with biopsy procedures as directed by the Breast Imaging Center Director. Work with radiologists, technologists, and tech aides to prepare patient for biopsy, provide care during biopsy, and provide post-biopsy care.
Perform assessment on patient presenting with breast problem; discuss with radiologist and work with technologists in getting necessary procedures performed.
Ensure that all follow up data is entered for mammography audits and EQUIP program as well as needed or desired for quality assurance and quality control. Includes but not limited to audits required by MQSA, ACR, or other local, state, or national regulatory bodies.
Orient, familiarize and utilize all aspects related to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements ; American College of Radiology(ACR) Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS®); ACR accreditation for a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (now ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Program); Radiology Information System/Mammography module reporting functions/requirements; Picture Archival Communication System (PACS);Electronic Medical Record ( e-DH)
Assist in the preparation of cases for weekly Breast Conferences.
Participate in the collection and evaluation of data that may contribute to improvements in the quality of care provided in the Department of Radiology. Engage in Quality Improvement Projects in the Breast Imaging Center.
Actively participate in outcomes research.
Develop, coordinate, educate and ensure safe nursing procedures and processes pertaining to the Breast Care Center services. Communicate and collaborate with other providers and staff involved in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic breast procedures/biopsies and follow-up in order to optimize patient care in all circumstances.
Actively supervises nursing activities serves as a resource to other breast specialties in the care and management of the breast patient.
Act as a liaison/resource between healthcare providers, the patients and family and financial resource services.
Collaborate with staff and colleagues within the Department of Radiology and with other Departments and Sections of the clinical setting to ensure optimal care of all patients.
Ensure that the program nursing practices meet professional and regulatory standards and to that end participate in Nursing Services meetings and committees as designated.
Provide counseling and education for patients and families as it pertains to their health status or health care.
Ensure immediate response to physician and patient telephone calls.
Maintain competency by participation in appropriate continuing education activities.
Provide flexibility in work schedule to meet center and patient care needs.
Provide assistance and support with other duties /other areas as needed.