Nurse Navigator

Overview This is a unique opportunity to serve as the dedicated Nurse Navigator for the Diagnostic Mammography team, guiding patients through one of the most important moments in their healthcare journey. You’ll partner with patients after an abnormal finding, providing education, support, and compassionate care as they move through diagnostic testing and next steps. In this highly relationship-centered role, you’ll meet with patients before procedures, answer questions, coordinate care, facilitate the consent process, and work alongside physicians and technicians to ensure each patient feels informed and supported. While the position is primarily focused on patient navigation and education, there will also be opportunities to start IVs for contrast-enhanced imaging. Beyond the role itself, you’ll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together and is committed to providing exceptional patient care. The schedule is primarily M-F, 8-4:30 p.m., with some flexibility to 5 p.m. when needed to ensure patients receive the support they deserve. If you’re looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships, make a lasting difference during a vulnerable time in patients’ lives, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven team, this is an exceptional opportunity. Responsibilities Provide clinical as well as emotional support to the diagnostic and screening breast patient; be readily available for concerns/questions throughout the imaging diagnostic process; work closely with the radiologists in accumulating results and conveying results to the patient—in person and/or on the telephone. Consult with patients needing immediate diagnostic work-up. Provide support for required MQSA and ACR Accreditation audits under the guidelines of the Lead Interpreting Physician and in support of breast imaging excellence. Develop a close working relationship with the DH-Breast Imaging Center Staff—Radiologists, Technologists, Coordinators/Technologist Aides, Schedulers. Form collaborative working relationship with the Comprehensive Breast Program staff—referring providers/breast specialists/breast surgeons and their support staff. Share responsibility for the integrated approach to breast cancer patient care which coordinates care from the departments of radiology, surgery, oncology, pathology, and radiation oncology. Establish and actively engage in collaborative involvement and leadership in DH local and regional community through events sponsored by the Comprehensive Breast Program, Radiology Breast Imaging Center, and/or Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC). Activities include community health fairs, marketing events, patient education forums, and collaboration in the development of written education materials as coordinated through NCCC and DH Public Affairs and Marketing and the Department of Radiology Image Right Image Safe initiative (IRIS). Qualifications RN currently licensed in NH with a minimum of 2 years clinically experience. BSN preferred. Experience with Breast Imaging and Breast Cancer patients is helpful. Required Licensure/Certifications RN currently licensed in NH Additional Information Area of Interest: Nursing Pay Range: $87,880.00/Yr. - $123,760.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata) FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/week Shift: Day Job ID: 40221 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Note: Benefits information may be found on the DHMC Careers site. Disclaimer: Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr