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
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