The Breast Health Nurse Navigator in the Comprehensive Women's Health Center provides patient care coordination by serving as a liaison between the patient and the practitioners and services she may require. The Women’s Health Navigator acts as a patient advocate, provides patient and family education, and coordinates all aspects of care to assure the provision of seamless comprehensive services. The Women’s Health Navigator plays a critical role in the patient experience including community outreach, optimizing patient services and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient centered environment. This involves developing expertise in the operations and systems of the enterprise related to promoting and maintaining health and wellbeing in women. The scope of navigation extends beyond the services provided within the CWHC and is intended to coordinate care across the continuum in a comprehensive way. The role of the Women’s Health Navigator is an integral part of the organizations commitment to provide holistic patient centered care for women.
What you will do:
Clinical Practice: Assesses physical, psychological and educational needs of patients according to guidelines, standards of care and individual needs.
Assesses patient care needs and/or changes in condition throughout treatments and procedures and communicates findings to the provider.
Planning: Coordinates plan of care for patients, including, but not limited to, appointments, transportation, education, and follow up treatments to ensure timely delivery of diagnostic and treatment services.
Coordinates referrals to medical and radiation oncology, physical therapy, and other services as determined by providers.
Provide and coordinate education and information to patient and family to ensure a seamless, continuous, and comprehensive continuum of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred
Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut
Minimum 2-4 years’ previous experience in a healthcare related field
Must have certification for CN-BN within 12 months of accepting this position, as required by NAPBC
Work Schedule:
Per Diem, rotating shifts
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.