Registered Nurse, Breast Navigator

Registered Nurse, Breast Navigator

Hourly Pay Range: $40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Position Summary

This position functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator and counselor for breast disease oncology patients. Responsible for ensuring all patients with a breast disease diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services. Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in breast disease oncology care management. Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population. Provides expert nursing care, which includes consultation, direct clinical practice, education, and research. Through the application of evidenced-based decision making, the RN Breast Navigator serves as an educator, researcher and clinical mentor to all members of the health care team.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Implements a nurse navigator model that provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous and comprehensive.
• Acts as the single point of contact for breast cancer patients and families.
• Enable communication by acting as a liaison between the patient and family and the physicians, other healthcare team members to coordinate integrated care across the continuum.
• Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods.
• Partners with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and community resources to provide well-coordinated, timely, compassionate and exemplary, interdisciplinary care enhancing patient experience.
• Mentors staff and provides informal staff education and role modeling of patient management activities related to breast health.
• Initiates and performs ongoing review of policies related to service provided. Updates or writes new policies to enhance professional practice where appropriate.
• Participates in research and quality improvement projects related to ensuring patient access to care.
• Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures as well as staff education with the Clinical Educator.
• Maintains clinical expertise through participation in their professional organization, attending related seminars and conferences and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelors Degree Nursing Required Or Masters Degree Nursing Preferred
• Experience: 1 Year of previous clinical oncology experience. Strong problem-solving skills Ability to function in an organized and time conscious manner
• License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required And
• Certification: Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN®) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Required And AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required And Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Preferred

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities