Nurse Navigator Breast Center (4504) BREAST CENTER LC SOUTH BROA

Lexington Clinic • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Breast Center Nurse Navigator assists the breast surgeon in delivering care at the Center for Breast Care. The role obtains historical and physical data on patients and, under the breast surgeon’s supervision, assists with management of treatment plans and provides technical assistance and assurance of patient care. The Nurse Navigator maintains positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors, and fellow employees and serves as the primary resource for the department’s high-risk clinic. The position contributes to patient and department compliance with Federal and other health plan patient-management objectives, participates actively in the Breast Program Leadership Committee, and supports the NAPBC Accreditation process. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Current Kentucky board licensure is required.
• Ability to meet the physical guidelines of the position, including moving, traversing, positioning oneself, remaining stationary, and negotiating steps for up to eight hours per day; lifting, moving, and transporting patients, equipment, and supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; effective communication; reading and understanding orders; and visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training demonstrated by graduation from an accredited nursing or physician assistant studies program.
• Physician Assistant certification.
• Nursing certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the breast surgeon in the delivery of care in the Center for Breast Care.
• Obtain historical and physical data on patients.
• Assist with management of treatment plans under the supervision of the breast surgeon.
• Provide technical assistance and assurance of patient care.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Serve as the primary resource for the department’s high-risk clinic.
• Contribute to patient and department compliance with Federal and other health plan patient-management objectives.
• Participate actively in the Breast Program Leadership Committee.
• Contribute to the NAPBC Accreditation process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed