LPN/CMA Breast Navigator

Responsibilities

Coordinates individualized personal assistance for the plan of care of all breast cancer patients
Coordinates care by referring patients to medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic counselor, or genetic testing
Provides quality care and answers patient questions and meets the needs of the cancer patient
Communicates with all members of the healthcare team, as appropriate, about patient and family needs and/or concerns
Meets with oncology nurses, at multiple facilities, whenever needed or requested to do so.
Responds to patients requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment and offers community resources
Provides personal guidance to patients as they move through the healthcare system for treatments or plans
Provides patients information or referrals to finding doctors or treatment facilities whenever needed.
Helps to make appointments with MRI’s and other related breast studies, making sure that authorizations are completed by scheduler for appropriate testing
Sends out tumors/biopsies for onco-type testing after “in office” procedures and follows thru with pathologies and results
Attend weekly tumor boards according to physician’s schedule, at multiple facilities
“Mammoprinting” tumors if needed
Sets up prehab and rehab for breast cancer patients
Genetic testing referrals and keeps track of genetic testing patients for tumor boards
Follows up with patients after surgery or referrals to oncology to monitor progress of disease and patient's response.
Demonstrates a commitment of team work and cooperation, assisting other staff members whenever needed
Assignment of current LPN/CMA duties, as previously agreed not limited to medical clearances, PATs, and follow up of results.

Requirements

Current NJ LPN/CMA license
Breast Patient Navigator Certification
Current CPR/BLS
At least 1 year breast oncology experience
Office experience preferred. EMR knowledge is a plus, training available using Nextech

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