Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator — Patient Advocate & Care Coordinator

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd, a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, is seeking an Oncology Breast Nurse Navigator to coordinate and educate breast cancer patients from prevention through survivorship. This full-time role collaborates with a wide team of physicians, nurses and services across Baptist Health Floyd’s cancer center and radiation center.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an active Indiana RN license, and at least two years of oncology nursing experience with certification within

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with a BSN required.
• Current Indiana or compact state RN license required.
• Two (2) years of oncology nursing experience required.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, or AOCNP) within one (1) year of employment required.
• Experience as a Charge Nurse or Supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and coordinate care for breast cancer patients.
• Collaborate with referring physicians, radiologists, surgeons, and oncologists to support the breast patient across the care continuum.
• Advocate for patients and their families throughout prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and survivorship planning.

Skills

BSN

Indiana RN license

Oncology nursing experience

OCN certification

Charge Nurse experience

Education

BSN

Job description

Baptist Health Floyd, a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, is seeking an Oncology Breast Nurse Navigator to coordinate and educate breast cancer patients from prevention through survivorship. This full-time role collaborates with a wide team of physicians, nurses and services across Baptist Health Floyd’s cancer center and radiation center.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an active Indiana RN license, and at least two years of oncology nursing experience with certification within