Breast Nurse Navigator
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Baptist Health is hiring a Breast Nurse Navigator. The Breast Nurse Navigator at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is a registered nurse who guides breast cancer patients through screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams and providing education, emotional support, and advocacy to ensure timely, evidence‑based care.
Key focus areas include Guide patients throughout their plan of care and connect them with appropriate healthcare and community resources, Provide education and navigation for breast cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, and Assess patient needs, support systems, and barriers to care.
Important skills include Patient Navigation, Education Delivery, Emotional Support, Care Coordination, Advocacy, and Communication.
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Skills
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Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Registered Nurse-RN
Full-Time - 1st Shift
BHCOR-Oncology Pathway I Corbin, KY
The Oncology Pathway team plays an important role in guiding and supporting patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care. Team members work closely with physicians, nurses, navigators, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate care, reduce barriers, and help ensure patients have timely access to the services and support they need. This department is focused on delivering a compassionate, patient-centered experience while promoting continuity of care, quality outcomes, and strong collaboration across the oncology program.
The Breast Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse who provides comprehensive, patient-centered
navigation for individuals undergoing breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
The navigator serves as the primary clinical liaison, coordinating care across the multidisciplinary team, reducing barriers to timely treatment, providing education and emotional support, and promoting high quality, evidence-based care throughout the continuum
Description:
Guides patients throughout their plan of care and connects them with appropriate healthcare and community resources.
Provides education and navigation for breast cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
Assesses patient needs, support systems, and barriers to care.
Communicates biopsy results and coordinates appropriate follow-up, treatment, and surgical consultations.
Serves as a patient advocate, educator, clinical resource, and liaison among patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
Supports cancer prevention, screening, community outreach, support groups, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with Cancer Registry, Quality, physicians, and other clinical teams to promote continuity and evidence-based cancer care.
Maintains Nurse Navigator program processes, documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate degree from an accredited school of Nursing
Current RN license in Kentucky or Kentucky work permit
BLS - American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
One year of nursing experience preferred
Previous Oncology experience preferred, but not required
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26104809
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