Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on15835, Homestead Drive, Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas, 79928, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a vital bridge between referring physicians, patients, and caregivers, ensuring seamless access to clinical and supportive care services both within the hospital and the broader community. As a dedicated point of contact, you will facilitate patient appointments across labs, diagnostic areas, and with specialty physicians to maintain a robust continuum of care.
The role is centered on coordinating specialized diagnostic breast imaging and managing the care journey for patients facing breast disease. You will apply your clinical expertise to assess patients' physical and psychosocial statuses, developing and implementing comprehensive care plans that address the unique challenges of breast cancer treatments and recovery. Beyond clinical management, you will play a key educational role by developing and delivering in-house professional development programs and community outreach workshops.
Team & Culture
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team, coordinating activities with University Medical Center departments, county agencies, and various public and private medical providers. Success in this role requires the ability to communicate openly and empathetically with diverse audiences, including patients, families, professional staff, and the media. You will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing system needs while maintaining a high standard of patient-centered care.
Work location
Work model: On-site
15835, Homestead Drive, Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas, 79928, United States
Horizon City, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as a point of contact for physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services
- check_circleFacilitate patient appointments with labs, diagnostic areas, and specialty physicians to ensure an appropriate continuum of care
- check_circleOrganize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate specialized diagnostic breast imaging to ensure quality patient diagnosis and care
- check_circleDevelop, evaluate, and maintain accurate record-keeping systems and prepare complex written reports, procedures, and contracts
- check_circleCoordinate, implement, and monitor the care management process and treatment plan for each patient
- check_circleAnalyze service delivery problems, develop recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them
- check_circleDevelop and implement in-house professional development and community education outreach programs, workshops, and seminars
- check_circleCollaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
Requirements
- verifiedThree years of experience as a Registered Nurse
- verifiedCurrent TX/Compact RN License
- verifiedCurrent CPR certification
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Nursing
- verifiedCertified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) preferred
Nice to Have
Previous case management experience or related experience. Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN). Master's degree in Nursing.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, Case Management, CPR, Certified Breast Care Nurse, Electronic Medical Records, Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer Treatments, Care Management, Patient Teaching.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)
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In this Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) role, you will serve as a point of contact for physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services; facilitate patient appointments with labs, diagnostic areas, and specialty physicians to ensure an appropriate continuum of care; organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate specialized diagnostic breast imaging to ensure quality patient diagnosis and care; and develop, evaluate, and maintain accurate record-keeping systems and prepare complex written reports, procedures, and contracts.
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University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse; Current TX/Compact RN License; Current CPR certification; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; and Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) preferred.
Where is the Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo role at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) located?expand_more
Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is based in 15835, Homestead Drive, Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas, 79928, United States. This is a on-site role.
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University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) has listed this Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo role as on-site.
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Key skills for Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) include Registered Nurse; Case Management; CPR; Certified Breast Care Nurse; Electronic Medical Records; Breast Imaging; Breast Cancer Treatments; and Care Management.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; and Master's degree preferred.
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Patient Navigator Nurse, Mammo at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.