Nurse, Breast Health Navigator

<p>We are an acute care medical center and a member of a large academic neighboring Health System looking for a Nurse, Breast Health Patient Navigator to join our fast-paced and growing team. As the Nurse, Breast Health Patient Navigator your<br /> primary function is guiding breast health patients through the healthcare system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes. The Navigator will also develop a resource bank for clinical trials, treatment options and advancements, financial and insurance resources, and social services programs for breast cancer patients</p> <p>Position: Nurser, Breast Health Patient Navigator<br /> Location: White Plains, NY<br /> Hours: Mon &#8211; Fri either 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm<br /> Salary: $95,000 &#8211; $142,000+</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Monitor educational materials inventory, fulfill all community educational materials requests received by the Affiliate, and prepare educational materials for events as needed.<br /> Create and maintain a database of relevant breast health and breast cancer programs and services offered and communicate/distribute resources to other agencies and members of the community.<br /> Receive, respond to, and track community resource and patient navigation calls in a timely manner and assist in representing our hospital in area coalitions across the service area.<br /> Monitor and update educational content of Breast Health website, including local and national resources, breast cancer screening events, breast cancer statistics, breast health educational messaging, and other relevant information.<br /> Provide information and other resources for the area’s not-for-profit community, providing referrals or direct assistance as needed. To that end, create and nurture relationships with resource providers.<br /> Assist in the development of new programs that address community needs and new or emerging issues related to breast health or breast cancer.<br /> Provide consultation, training, and assistance to community organizations in developing, implementing, and evaluating breast health screening, treatment, and/or education programs.<br /> Initiate communication with patients upon learning they have a suspicious mammogram or positive finding.<br /> Guide patients through the healthcare system and help patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time and prepared.<br /> Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and resources available, including educating patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies.<br /> Offer educational sessions to inform practitioners of breast health navigator role, services provided, and encourage referrals.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum of three years&#8217; professional experience in a related field required; healthcare experience strongly preferred.<br /> BSN Required<br /> RN, Breast Imaging Navigator certification.<br /> Experience with statistical data analysis, grant writing, and program evaluation preferred.<br /> Knowledge of Spanish a plus.</p>