Nurse Navigator Mammography

Company: Sinai Chicago
Location: Addison
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Mammography Nurse NavigatorFull-time experienceGeneral Summary:The Mammography Nurse Navigator is a professional nurse who functions as a clinical resource to the Mammography Section Chief, coordinates referrals from physicians and health care facilities for patients, guides patients through the health care system by assisting them with access issues and provides a significant level of patient education related to mammography diagnoses and planned treatment.Essential Functions and Duties:

• Initiates communication with patient upon learning they have an abnormal/suspicious mammography exam or positive biopsy.
• Assesses and documents the need and concern of patient and family individualizing care. This includes following up on patient experience, complaints and concerns.
• Guides breast cancer patients through the health care system and help patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time and prepared.
• Informs patients and primary care physicians of test results.
• Assists patients in access to services and programs throughout the breast cancer care continuum.Skills and Qualifications:
  • GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED NURSING PROGRAM
  • ASSOCIATES DGREE (BSN PREFERRED)
  • Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in an inpatient hospital-based practice.
  • In-depth knowledge in breast imaging care, including both clinical and supportive care
  • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Effective leadership and organization skills.
  • Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse
  • CPR certification
    Benefits/Perks:
    • 
      Self-Scheduling: 12-Hour Shifts - Days, Evenings or Nights
    • Institutions: Teaching Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center (MSH), Level 2 Trauma Center (HCH)
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Health Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Long Term Care Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Wellness Program
    • 403(b) match
    • Flexible Spending, Health Savings accounts and voluntary benefits at group rates
    • Train Shuttle
    • Legal Protection Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , Employee Discounts

Keywords: Sinai Chicago, Naperville , Nurse Navigator Mammography, Healthcare , Addison, Illinois