Imaging Breast Nurse Navigator Per Diem - Cayuga Health : Job Details

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Imaging Breast Nurse Navigator Per Diem

This is a professional position responsible for educating and advocating for all breast imaging patients. This position responsibilities include; Nursing assessment, plan, implement and evaluate all services provided for breast imaging patients through biopsy or hand-off to another equivalent or higher level of service. This position offers emotional support for all breast imaging patients from imaging through breast biopsy, including coordinating care within the entire breast care team. This position coordinates care for any patient requested by the radiologists. Does related work as required. Promotes quality patient care by establishing and monitoring standards of care. This position supports and participates in all marketing of breast imaging and the entire Breast Care Team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assessment

* Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.

* Identifies patient's immediate needs on admission.

* Assessment of patients discharge needs are completed on admission and is ongoing.

* Responds appropriately to changes in patient condition.

* Anticipates patient needs based on accurate assessment.

* Review of chart for pertinent information.

Implementation

* Administers optimal patient care by providing physician with appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure.

* Knowledge and ability to apply proper handling of supplies and equipment necessary for all Imaging procedures.

* Follows Universal Protocol procedure.

* Ability to handle any variation in the plan of care in a calm, efficient manner.

* Assist with positioning and prep of the patient.

* Maintains patient environment by stocking rooms and/or cleaning of equipment as assigned.

* Individualizes plans of care based on procedure.

* Patient teaching for all breast patients recommended for biopsy, and any patient choosing biopsy for low suspicion abnormality.

* Scheduling of all breast procedures done with imaging guidance (Ultrasound, MRI, Stereotactic), including core biopsies, fine needle aspiration biopsies, cyst aspirations and abscess aspirations.

* Coordination of all communications with radiologists and technologists and any other team member to ensure patient safety and the highest quality patient experience. This includes any requests from radiologist for additional imaging or follow up care.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Experience - Strong team building and management skills required. Previous Nurse Navigation, customer service and Imaging experience strongly encouraged. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Licensure - Current NYS Registered Nursing License.

* Certifications - Current BLS certification.

Location and Travel Requirements:

* Onsite at Cayuga Park and CMC

Physical:

* Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Pay Range Disclosure:

* $42.11 to $58 per hour

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