RN Nurse Navigator- Breast Imaging
RN Nurse Navigator- Breast Imaging
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Job Description
Job Description
Join the hospital trusted by Chicagos Southland Ingalls Memorial Hospital in this role a Breast Center Coordinator.
The Breast Center Coordinator oversees the Breast Center Program and provides clinical support to patients and staff within the Breast Center and throughout the Ingalls Health System. Responsibilities include assisting radiologists with procedures supporting patients with insurance needs delivering direct patient care and offering education and assistance with diagnostic testing. The Coordinator also schedules procedures and appointments provides emotional support to patients and consults with surgeons on clinical and other patient care matters. Additionally the Coordinator functions as a collaborative and active member of the health care team.
Job Functions
- Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered.
- Ensures appropriate follow up with each patient.
- Demonstrates a positive supportive attitude to physicians patients families and other personnel consistently and in emergency and nonemergency situations.
- Ensures comfort and safety of patients with in the department at all times.
- Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude.
- Facilitates treatment options in conjunction with patient and physician.
- Conduct continued assessment of the educational physical psychological and social needs of the patient and their family.
- Refers patient to support services in Hospital and Community.
- Serves as researcher for latest information on breast disease.
- Teach patient and family selfcare capabilities and skills to adjust to an altered state of health.
- Assists other team members in enhancing their knowledge skills and abilities.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations which affect position.
- Maintain comprehensive Breast Cancer Center status by following NCCN guidelines recommendations.
- Observes the confidentiality of department information.
- Introduces self to patient by name and title 100 of the time.
- Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient following established procedures and as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling marking and history for all patient treatments.
- Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
- Display patience and tact when dealing with patients families and other health professionals.
- Preserves patient dignity privacy and modestly following all HIPPA guidelines at all times.
- Participates in inservice educational programs
- Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available
- Attends all mandatory department and hospital committees
- Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
- Formulates written goals and objectives and reviews annually with Manager/Director
- Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation
- Collection of data for performance improvement
- Participates in multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference Cancer Committee and Breast ProgramLeadership Committee.
Education/Experience
- Registered Nurse; BSN or higher preferred.
- Certification as Breast Health Specialist (Educare) recommended.
- Minimum three years experience in patient specialized role required
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.00FTE
- Shift: Full Time Days
- Unit/Department: Tinley Park
- CBA Code: NonUnion
Why Join Us
For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the areas most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now partnered with UChicago Medicine we have expanded our network of expert physicians convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls were doing work that really matters. Join us!
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:Ingalls Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorials COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Employment Type
Full-Time
