Patient Navigator Advanced Practice Nurse

Saint Peters Healthcare System • New Brunswick, NJ

14d

About The Position

Patient Navigator Advanced Practice Nurse
Mammography
Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.
The Patient Navigator Advanced Practice Nurse will:
Collaborate with Director and Manager-Mammography in the development and marketing of cancer care services. Collaborate in the planning and implementation of ongoing cancer screening initiatives Identify target population by utilizing community service data, i.e., cancer mapping and/or other pertinent methods for women at high risk for under-utilization of breast health services.
Formulate relationships with members of the community by visiting churches, synagogues, schools, libraries, etc. Work with community groups to increase breast health awareness, and involve the community in program planning if possible. Provide breast health education to individuals and groups.
Act as liaison for physicians placing patients on oncology protocols, working closely with research coordinator. Develop and provide a wide range of diagnosis-related patient education that includes language-specific materials. Develop resources and provides referrals to appropriate community resources, i.e., American Cancer Society, lymphedema services and other support services.
Initiate communication with patients upon learning they have a suspicious mammogram or a positive finding. Orient patients to the role of the Patient Navigator.
Act as liaison to facilitate communication with internal and external health care providers; assure timely appointments within Saint Peter's radiology, oncology, surgery, physician offices and other hospital departments as required for patient care.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Currently Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Currently CDS and DEA required.
• Three (3) years clinical experience with oncology, preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to develop interventions and strategies appropriate to population
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director and Manager-Mammography in the development and marketing of cancer care services.
• Collaborate in the planning and implementation of ongoing cancer screening initiatives
• Identify target population by utilizing community service data, i.e., cancer mapping and/or other pertinent methods for women at high risk for under-utilization of breast health services.
• Formulate relationships with members of the community by visiting churches, synagogues, schools, libraries, etc.
• Work with community groups to increase breast health awareness, and involve the community in program planning if possible.
• Provide breast health education to individuals and groups.
• Act as liaison for physicians placing patients on oncology protocols, working closely with research coordinator.
• Develop and provide a wide range of diagnosis-related patient education that includes language-specific materials.
• Develop resources and provides referrals to appropriate community resources, i.e., American Cancer Society, lymphedema services and other support services.
• Initiate communication with patients upon learning they have a suspicious mammogram or a positive finding.
• Orient patients to the role of the Patient Navigator.
• Act as liaison to facilitate communication with internal and external health care providers; assure timely appointments within Saint Peter's radiology, oncology, surgery, physician offices and other hospital departments as required for patient care.

Benefits

• We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data.
• In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
• The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
• Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
• You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.
• Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level