Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator
Job Description
** General Summary**
This is a Breast oncology Nurse Navigator position. This role is designed for the nurse who has achieved expertise and leadership in the clinical and professional role. Leads and evaluates evidence based practice, actively participates and/or leads organizational initiatives, mentors and coaches nurses and other disciplines, exemplifies the role of the professional nurse and demonstrates active involvement in clinical and professional nursing beyond the walls of the unit and/or organization.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Qualifications
** Education & Experience**
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
Bachelor’s degree required. BSN required for hires after July 1, 2008 * Nurses on UMMC payroll by 7/1/08 must have a Bachelor’s degree or active enrollment with graduation within 5 years of promotion. Bachelor’s degree can be in any field through June 2012. External candidates must have BSN.
Current CPR certification required.
Two years professional nursing experience required, ambulatory/outpatient experience preferred.
Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
Maintenance of 15 contact hours of education every year or 30 contact hours of education every two years.
Member of a professional organization.
Oncology Certfified Nurse (OCN) certified preferred
** Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
** Patient Safety**
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.