Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo

Job Summary

Serves as a point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within the Hospital and within in the community. Facilitates patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic areas, and specialty physicians to ensure an appropriate continuum of care.

Minimum

Job Requirements:



Work Experience

Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse required. Previous case management experience or related experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

Current TX/Compact RN License required.

Current CPR required.

Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) preferred.

Education and Training:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required;
Master's degree preferred.

Skills:

Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.

Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.

Possesses strong time management skills.

Demonstrates independent judgment, resourcefulness, and long-range planning abilities.

Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Nurse

Learn, use, and adapt to new computer technologies, including changes to hospital systems and other electronic medical records programs

Organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate specialized diagnostic breast imaging to ensure quality patient diagnosis and care that conforms with prescribed standards and regulations

Analyze service delivery problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them

Develop, evaluate, and maintain accurate record-keeping systems, prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, and contracts

Communicate effectively with administrative, medical, professional, and clinical staff and citizen groups

Work cooperatively with other University Medical Center and County departments, public and private organizations, including public and private medical providers

Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff, as appropriate

Work tactfully, sympathetically, and effectively with various typed and conditions of patients

Demonstrated use of clinical skills and expertise in the area of breast disease, breast cancer treatments and psychosocial impact of disease on recovery

Ability to comprehensively assess patient's physical and psychosocial status

Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate, implement and monitor the care management process and treatment plan for each patient

Ability to communicate openly and empathetically with patients and families

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement care plan

Ability to develop and implement in-house (professional development) and community education outreach programs/workshops/seminars/support services

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including professional staff, patients, community, media, and other service agencies

Knowledge of adult learning competencies and patient teaching skills

Demonstrated management skills reflecting self-motivation, initiative and fiscal responsibility

Tolerance of ambiguity and the flexibility to respond to changing system needs