Nurse Navigator Breast Health Center 40D

Nurse Navigator Breast Health Center 40D

Department: CNEMG-WIH BREAST CENTER

Operating Unit Women & Infants Hospital

Location: Providence, RI

Job : 25247

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Mon.

-Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm

The Breast Health Navigator provides clinical support to patients and caregivers throughout their cancer journey through assessment and education, oversees the multitude of clinical aspects of an active Breast Center, and works in the support of the broader Program in Women’s Oncology. The Breast Health Nurse Navigator is responsible for coordinating health education for patients. In addition, the BH Navigator assists the patient in overcoming healthcare system barriers by facilitating coordinated and timely access to care.

Works collaboratively with the nurse manager and practice administrator on the daily associated clinical activities for the Breast Health Center. Assists in the research of the medical aspects of particular studies. Performs other related duties as requested or directed.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 3 to 5 years nursing experience.
• Must have and maintain CPR certification.
• Oncology Nursing Society certification preferred and/or obtained within two years of hire.
• Nursing Navigation Certification preferred and/or obtained within two years of hire.
• Must have current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Rhode Island.
• Must be proficient in the English language.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.