Job Description Summary
The Nurse Navigator will be under the general guidance of the Medical Director of the Breast Care Center or Multispecialty Clinic and will administratively report to the Practice Manager and administrative Vice President within the ambulatory setting, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies. The Nurse Navigator provides individualized care coordination to patients, their families and caregivers throughout the continuum of their care. Working in close collaboration with the surgical and oncology provider teams. The Nurse Navigator functions as the primary point of contact for patients and supports patients throughout all levels of their care, including diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and post-treatment. They are responsible for coordinating care, monitoring and educating cancer and benign breast patients as they move through our healthcare system. The Nurse Navigator helps to facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care from screening, treatment, and cancer survivorship. They are a member of the multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with colleagues in the Cancer Center, as well as other collaborating institutions. The role requires critical thinking, clinical expertise and assessment skills, collaboration, and excellent communication skills.