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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.