Nurse Navigator; CBCP- Murtha Cancer Center

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HJF is seeking a Nurse Navigator to support the Clinical Breast Care Project (CBCP) in the Breast Care Center located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), in Bethesda, MD.

U.S Citizenship is required. Must have an active nursing license in the state of Maryland or compact license.

This position will serve as a consistent care coordinator to eligible beneficiaries at the Breast and Imaging Center at WRNMMC, ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of breast care. The Nurse Navigator will meet with patients and families to provide emotional support and guidance following the diagnosis of breast cancer through end stage disease if necessary.

The nurse will provide medical information; education; and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources. The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for facilitating rapid scheduling, coordination follow‑up care, and tracking patients to ensure completion of recommended treatment plan. The nurse will identify and assist patients and families in eliminating potential barriers to care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources.

The Nurse Navigator will be an integral part of and professional member of the Interdisciplinary team promoting optimal patient care.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient‑centric, tri‑service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer‑trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer‑care delivery and patient‑family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting‑edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Utilizes care management practice and skills to effectively manage clinical, quality and economic outcomes for the breast cancer population
• Coordinates breast cancer patient care across all settings with all healthcare providers
• Provides educational information and resources to breast cancer patients in order to assist patient and family with coping, foster self‑care activities and assure high quality outcomes
• Welcome calls from breast cancer patients /families regarding information or questions and concerns about patient's care
• Provides expert knowledge and technical information as necessary to promote quality care
• Facilitates the identification of known potential care problems through the development, implementation and evaluation of breast cancer clinical practice guidelines
• Collaborates with breast health team regarding community educational needs and the delivery of value‑added services.
• Evaluates clinical, quality and economic outcomes of patient care for the breast cancer population.
• Collects and evaluates data related to breast cancer population in order to provide information for ongoing quality improvement
• Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of policies and procedures related to breast cancer care
• Coordinates, Manages, and Actively participates in Multi‑Disciplinary Conference related to breast cancer care, prevention, and screening
• Establishes and maintains knowledge base of on‑going clinical research activities, including detailed knowledge of protocol requirements
• Consistently demonstrates culturally sensitive and positive interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and visitors to generate a feeling…