Breast Health Navigator & LPN Care Coordinator

Golden-Valley-Memorial-Healthcare-1; Michigan; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Missouri is looking for a Breast Care Navigator to guide patients through the breast health journey from abnormal findings to survivorship. You will coordinate imaging, biopsies, referrals, and follow-up, and provide patient and family education in collaboration with the physician care plan.

The role involves addressing barriers to care, monitoring progress, and participating in multidisciplinary conferences and quality initiatives to improve outcomes and

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in good standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and care coordination abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and advocacy.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients, families, providers, and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Initiate communication with patients following abnormal or suspicious breast imaging findings.
• Facilitate communication among patients, physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Coordinate imaging appointments, biopsies, referrals, consultations, and follow-up services to support timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow patients from initial abnormal imaging through diagnostic resolution, treatment, and survivorship planning.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recommended follow-up care, and available support resources in collaboration with the physician care plan.
• Identify and address barriers to care, including scheduling challenges, transportation concerns, financial obstacles, and access to support services.
• Monitor patient progress throughout the continuum of care and provide ongoing guidance and support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and community outreach activities.
• Track patient interventions, outcomes, and performance measures to support program development and continuous improvement.

Skills

LPN licensure

Care coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Missouri is looking for a Breast Care Navigator to guide patients through the breast health journey from abnormal findings to survivorship. You will coordinate imaging, biopsies, referrals, and follow-up, and provide patient and family education in collaboration with the physician care plan.

The role involves addressing barriers to care, monitoring progress, and participating in multidisciplinary conferences and quality initiatives to improve outcomes and