Navigator

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

Facilitates and Coordinates Patient-centered care, follow patients through their initial course of care through multiple areas (medical oncology, radiation, surgery, hospital)

Serves as patient and family advocate, providing education and addressing barriers to care

Demonstrates effective resource management and interprofessional collaboration

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.)

Facilitate and create documentation for Breast Cancer Case Conferences

Actively seeks and participates in educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to achieve and maintain knowledge and skill related to job responsibilities

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).