RN Patient Navigator

RN Patient Navigator (Breast Imaging)

Location: Aventura

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital,dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

This position is located in Aventura

• Overcome barriers within the healthcare system to ensure patients receive the care and treatment needed.
•  Initiate communication with patients upon learning they have a suspicious mammogram or other diagnostic finding.
• Guide patients through the healthcare system, identifying any barriers to or possible barriers to care.
• Facilitate appointments and assist patients in completing forms for financial and other types of assistance. Assist with arranging for transportation when needed.
• Utilizing various administrative tools (forms and system applications) track patient intake and treatment interventions and outcomes, summarizing and reporting findings
• Develop relationships with internal and external health care providers to familiarize them with the patient navigator' role, and encourage referrals.
• Connect patients to community and social support services. Maintain a learning library.
• Educate individuals and community groups in the early detection of cancer and cancer treatment.
• Build relationships with other patient navigators.
• Completes nursing documents accurately and in a timely manner following Joint Commission standards.
• Provides patient education and documents appropriately using the approved documentation forms.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify signs and symptoms of emergencies and provides BLS management using vital machine and medication reaction kit appropriately and immediately.
• Assesses and reassesses patient complaint of pain and document findings.
• Attends annual mandatory In services. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support. 
• Delegates patient care responsibilities to assigned care givers based upon patient and staff competencies.
• Demonstrates a calm, professional manner during a crisis or emergency situation ar all times within patient care environment.

• Follows approved protocol in receiving critical results and performing timely and accurate communication and follow-up.

   

Qualifications:

• Current FL Nursing License and current BLS required.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred, OCN preferred. 
• 3 - 5 years experience 
   

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!