RN Navigator Diagnostic

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2700 Healing Way

City:

Wesley Chapel

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33543

Job Description:

Serves as a primary contact and advocate for patients during the initial phases of screening and possible cancer diagnosis. Assesses patients’ needs, identifies barriers to care, and makes appropriate referrals to external and internal resources. Facilitates and coordinates timely access to care with the multidisciplinary team to decrease the outmigration of potential newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Educates, tracks, and follows up with women who receive abnormal breast screening results to ensure easy access from diagnostic evaluation to biopsy, if needed. Provides emotional support for patients called back for additional studies. Delivers direct patient nursing care for specified patients, including all pre and post-procedural care, education, and follow-up post-procedural calls to patients. Serves as a liaison between breast imaging, medical oncology, radiation therapy, breast navigators, and the surgical teams. Ensures a smooth transition and coordination of care for patients needing to be referred to the Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator. Develops and maintains a resource library of breast health educational materials for patients that is language-specific. Coordinates and provides logistical support for educational and community outreach events. Documents throughout the patient care continuum in the database or identified software solution. Leads breast cancer support groups and attends the weekly Breast Tumor Board Meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent conflict resolution and communication skills. Ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative, customer service oriented, team environment. [Required]
• Computer proficiency required with the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports [Required]
• Experience in networking with hospital departments, medical staff, and community groups [Required]
• Leadership, mentorship/clinical resource skills [Required]
• Ability to multitask on a variety of tasks and projects [Required]
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) and/or DNV requirements and local, state, and federal regulations [Required]
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. [Required]
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors. [Required]
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly. [Required]
• Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients. [Required]
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage. [Required]
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment. [Required]
• Critical thinking skills. [Required]
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. [Required]
• Basic knowledge of managed care. [Required]
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures. [Required]
• Ability to work autonomously. [Required]
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors. [Required]
• Strong IV insertion skills [Required]
• Database management knowledge [Preferred]
• Knowledge of NCCN, AJCC, NAPBC, CoC and other oncology clinical management standards [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate’s of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor’s of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of hospital nursing experience required upon hire [Required]
• 1+ years of Medical Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Breast Clinic, or Radiation Oncology clinical experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) [Preferred]
• Oncology Patient Navigator Certification (OPN) [Preferred]
• Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$32.76 – $57.47

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.