Navigator

Job description

Navigator
Position Summary
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the overall patient care for anyone referred to Hunterdon Health System with a known or suspected diagnosis of breast cancer, facilitating a rapid, efficient transition through the system from referral to diagnosis and treatment; Provides patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment plan; facilitates referrals to appropriate services within and outside Hunterdon Healthcare to meet the physical, psychosocial, financial and spiritual needs of patients. Active member of the breast team and NAPBC accrediation standard complaince.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.
Facilitates and Coordinates Patient-centered care, follow patients through their initial course of care through multiple areas (medical oncology, radiation, surgery, hospital)
2.
Serves as patient and family advocate, providing education and addressing barriers to care
3.
Demonstrates effective resource management and interprofessional collaboration
4.
Participated in and contributes expertise to activities and functions that strengthen the cancer program (including, but not limited to continuous program and quality improvement, relationship building and cancer program marketing strategies, plans, develops, and implements patient centered programs as part of disease management team, participating in community screening and community cancer awareness activities, fundraising events, etc.)
5.
Facilitate and create documentation for Breast Cancer Case Conferences
6.
Actively seeks and participates in educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to achieve and maintain knowledge and skill related to job responsibilities
7.
Adheres to and actively participates with the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program of Breast Center standards (including but not limited to data collection and analysis, continuing education, protocol completion and review, survivorship, etc.)
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
Patients, families, caregivers; HMC and outside hospital physicians, staff and volunteers ; vendors, community members
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Office Navigator Supervisor
Supervises (position(s):
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education :
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
Required:
3 - 4 years experience in healthcare
Preferred:
Breast oncology experience
License, Registry or Certification :
Required:
Completion of patient navigation training and certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred:
Patient navigation training and certification
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :
Required:
Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal); Self-directed, strong team player, collaborative, calm under stress, resourceful. Commitment to continuous quality improvement and life-long learning.
Preferred:
Navigation Experience
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).