Overview The Dartmouth Cancer Center is hiring for a breast cancer nurse navigator based in Lebanon, NH. The breast cancer nurse navigator would join a strong nursing team consisting of one other breast-specific navigator, triage nurse, and shared in-clinic nurse. The ideal candidate can navigate complex systems, help transition patients between surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and support services and works well with provider partners in several areas. Position is primarily on site with the opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days a week.These are just a few highlights of being a nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics in New Hampshire. We have loan repayment up to $20,000. We offer Relocation Assistance and a Housing Coordinator to take on the burden of finding a home. We offer generous tuition reimbursement. We have a very popular "earned time" plan. We have extensive CEU/Training programs. Our 8,000 ft Patient Safety and Training Simulation Center is state-of-the-art. Our nurses serve as central figures in the success of our system through our shared governance nursing model. We offer a rigorous, research-focused environment. Dartmouth Hitchcock's Nursing Continuing Education Council is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing. education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Why are we so unique? We are a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center set right in the middle of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We recognize that "quality of life" means different things to different people, but we are very confident you will love it here as we have beautiful, rural and suburban housing options, world-class primary, secondary, and graduate schools, hundreds of lakes, thousands of miles of hiking trails and some of the best skiing in the country. This all means you can be a happy nurse with more quality time with friends, family, pets or maybe just quiet hikes by yourself. Our idea of traffic in the "Upper Valley" of New Hampshire is a line on the ski mountain at the chair lift.Read more about Dartmouth Health and why YOU should work here.The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health Children's; 4 member hospitals, and 30 Dartmouth Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.Applicants are encouraged to visit our nursing career site to learn more and apply:Please visit: Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.Responsibilities In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Navigator - RN serves as an advocate for patients with serious illness by providing care coordination, education and support to patients, families and caregivers throughout the care continuum to ensure high quality of care across all care delivery sites. Responsible and accountable for the management of resources and serves as a liaison between the patient and family and all physicians, internal and external healthcare providers, support network members and the wider healthcare community. Assesses patient needs upon initial encounter and periodically throughout navigation, matching unmet needs with appropriate services and referrals and support services, such as dietitians, providers, social work, and financial services. Identifies potential and realized barriers to care (e.g., transportation, childcare, elder care, housing, language, culture, literacy, role disparity, psychosocial, employment, financial, insurance) and facilitates referrals as appropriate to mitigate barriers. Develops or utilizes appropriate assessment tools to promote a consistent, holistic plan of care. Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care and to promote continuity of care. Provides education to patient, families, and caregivers to the cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles and available resources. Participates in the tracing of metrics and patient outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program and report findings to the cancer committee. Assists in the identification of candidates for molecular and/or genetic testing and counseling and facilitates appropriate referrals. Acts as a liaison between the patients, families and caregivers and the providers to optimize patient outcomes. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's preferred. Three years of oncology experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and reprioritize Ability to develop collaborative relationships internally and externally Strong oncology knowledge Basic computer skills Ability to work autonomously Required Licensure/Certifications- Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility. - Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) required within one year of hire. - Nurse Navigation Certification required within two years of hire.Remote: Hybrid Remote;Area of Interest: Nursing;FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;Shift: Day;Job ID: 27200;Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.