TRH Imaging Nurse Navigator

TOUCHETTE • Belleville, IL

8d

About The Position

The nurse navigator provides comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their

families/caregivers from screening to detection to diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

• Active IL nursing license from an accredited nursing program Requires excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to implement professional and community-based education programs
• Knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft applications
• Current BLS certification to be renewed as required
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred
• Strong customer services skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Assessment skills to include the assessment of psychosocial needs
• Effective time management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Able to work in stressful conditions with a positive attitude
• Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for mammography and CT lung screening programs
• Guides patients and families through the screening, enrollment, and scheduling process
• Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
• Ensure programs meet ACR and MQSA guidelines
• Stays current with relevant and current literature and practice standards
• Participates in the lung cancer network meeting and other relevant committees deemed necessary
• Organizes and/or participates in program outreach
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides educational programs and in-services to hospital coworkers and community to increase awareness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees