Nurse Navigator (RN) - Surgical Specialists (Breast Center)
Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls, NY, US
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About the Role
The Nurse Navigator functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for patients. By providing expert nursing care, which includes: direct clinical practice, consultation, education and research you can ensure surgical patients receive quality/comprehensive services based on best practice and national guidelines. You will coordinate patient care throughout the continuum from diagnosis through survivorship in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Serving as a clinical resource with expertise in care management, you will be a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for the emotional and educational needs of the patient (family) newly diagnosed with cancer or patients requiring surgery.
- Patient advocate and navigator to facilitate transitions through phases of care by providing support and education, utilizing best practice and national guidelines, in collaboration with all members of the team.
- Coordinates follow-up to abnormal screening and diagnostic exams including communication with ordering providers, explanation to patients, and scheduling of follow-up exams.
- Provides patient education on biopsy procedure, reviews patient history and coordinates needs with providers.
- Communicates patient specific medical and emotional needs with Radiologist and surgeon performing procedure.
- Assists during interventional procedures to support patients’ emotional and physical needs including the assessment and monitoring of vital signs, intervention as needed, site care and bandaging.
- Coordinates scheduling with surgeons to promote timely interventions and best patient outcomes.
- Facilitates the transition of care to the Oncology Education and Support Services Nurse Navigator for cancer care services as needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including Radiologists, Technologists, Surgeons, Nursing and Support Staff to provide patient centered care.
- Participates in support groups and other patient education and support programs in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
- Participates in community outreach and education regarding breast health and surgical services.
- Participates in quality improvement activities for the Breast and surgical services departments to constantly improve processes.
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team throughout the S to ensure consistency and quality of service delivery across settings.
- Maintains knowledge and skills through self-development and participation in continuing education opportunities on a regular basis to expand knowledge base and role expertise.
- Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of OESS programs, guidelines and procedures for services provided.
Requirements
- 2 yr. Medical/Surgical experience required
- 5 years Medical/Surgical experience preferred
- 1 yr. Oncology nursing experience preferred
- Experience demonstrates increasing accountability and the use of advanced clinical decision-making skills
- Documented experience providing patient education and collaborating with other disciplines
- Demonstrated leadership skills in professional nursing practice
- Skill and experience equivalent to the Professional Nurse Advancement Program Proficient Level (III)
- Current license and registration to practice Registered Professional Nursing (RN) in New York State
- BLS Certification
- Certification of specialty organization, Oncology Nursing Society (required within 2 years)
- AONN recommended
- Trained in BSE and CBE (preferred, will provide)
Skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of the patient’s ability to understand the diagnosis and plan.
- Applies age and education level appropriate communication techniques to insure understanding.
- Flexibility, creativity, leadership and organizational skills are essential.
- Ability to demonstrate a mature sensitivity to individuals and families while helping them adjust to cancer or surgical experience.
- Ability to collaborate with physicians and various other levels of staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location
- Glens Falls
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years Medical/Surgical experience
- 5 years Medical/Surgical experience
- 1 year Oncology nursing experience
Education Level
- BSN preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $75,883.20 - $112,264.82 / year
Benefits
- Valuable and competitive benefits offerings
- Strong overall employee experience
About the Company
- Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
- Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George.
- Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.