MidFull TimeEN
Position Status:
Full timeShift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:
40Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Breast Nurse Navigator functions in the role of care manager and specialized patient navigator for individuals with breast disease and breast cancer. This role mirrors the Oncology Nurse Navigator structure while incorporating breast-specific navigation responsibilities aligned with American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) standards. The navigator facilitates coordination of care, patient education, barrier reduction, and multidisciplinary communication across the breast cancer care continuum. The Breast Nurse Navigator functions primarily in the role of care manager. This role includes coordination of patient care activities, delegation of tasks as appropriate, and collaboration with clinical team members in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and Joint Commission regulations.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience Qualifications
2 years Nursing experience in oncology Required
2 years Breast Care or Navigation experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, and staff.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as percentages and ratios.
Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)- Magnet - ONCC-Magnet Required to obtain within 2 years of hire date or
Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) required to obtain within 2 years of hire date
What you will do
The Breast Nurse Navigator performs the following duties consistent with the Oncology Nurse Navigator role, with additional breast-specific focus:
Coordinates patient care activities and serves as a resource to the multidisciplinary care team.
Initiates patient contact at the time of abnormal breast screening, biopsy, or diagnosis.
Guides patients through the healthcare system, including scheduling, diagnostics, consultations, and treatment.
Facilitates communication between physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families.
Provides disease- and treatment-specific education to patients and caregivers.
Identifies and addresses barriers to care.
Documents patient interactions and navigation outcomes.
Ensures coordination of breast imaging, pathology review, surgical consultation, and adjuvant therapy planning.
Facilitates multidisciplinary breast tumor board preparation and follow-up.
Coordinates referrals to genetic counseling, lymphedema services, physical therapy, and survivorship resources.
Participates in quality improvement and accreditation activities supporting NAPBC and Commission on Cancer standards.
Participates in Survivorship Education Series/Assists
Works with the Breast Cancer Team in providing community education
Assists with Breast Cancer data collection
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Hybrid
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Sitting: Rarely less than 1 hour
Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Working Conditions
Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
