What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician Navigator - Breast Center position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
JOB TITLE: Clinician Navigator - Breast Center
LOCATION: Various, Primary location at RGH Medical Office Building
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
OUR Department:
At Rochester Regional Health, we know how quickly a breast cancer diagnosis can change someone’s life and the lives of those they love, and that coping with the disease is often one of a person’s most difficult life experiences. We also know the power behind a strong support system, the strength of the human spirit, and the ever-evolving possibilities of modern medicine. We know because our world-class team experiences it every day -- taking this pervasive disease head-on, treating patients, and securing hope.
SUMMARY
As a Clinician Navigator, your experience and understanding of chronic illness is key in advocating for patients and providing them with the best healthcare treatment resources and optimal clinical outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as face and voice of the Center by providing community outreach and education regarding the program, and responding to calls concerning the program.
• Coordinates and navigates the patient experience throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Plays a vital role in coordinating the multiple and complex technologies that are now commonly a part of diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases.
• Forms a collaborative practice among the care management team (i.e. surgeons, nurses, social workers, etc.).
• Performs direct patient care, nursing documentation, participation in therapy, symptom management, patient and family education, and counseling throughout diagnosis, therapy and follow-up.
• Serves as the patient’s first line of communication throughout the entire treatment program and beyond, affording continuous patient care and early recognition of patient emergencies and regular emotional support.
• Works closely with the physician during patient visits, to become aware of the treatment plan, expected outcomes, and possible treatment complications – which allows the Clinical Navigator to independently assess the patient’s general physical and emotional status.
• Coordinates appointments and procedures, and ensures that psychosocial needs are being met – including symptom management, education on the disease process, and providing treatment protocol education to both the patient and family members.
• Assists patient in understanding the diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available.
• During hospitalization, collaborates with providers, patient and family to address concerns and identify safe, effective discharge plans. Intervenes to recognize and facilitate early referral for discharge planning.
• For Joint Center: Oversees pre-operative education to patients (and family of patients) undergoing total joint replacements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing – preferred. ASN Required if RN or appropriate degree for other licensed staff.
• Current NYS licensure as Registered Nurse, Physical or Occupational Therapist, Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
• Specialty certification preferred
EDUCATION:
- BS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- PT - Physical Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- OT - Occupational Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
