Breast Health Nurse Navigator
601 John Street, Kalamazoo Mi 49007
Provide on-going emotional and psychosocial support and education to the breast cancer patients and families, as needed, from time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment. Connect patient with resources to find solutions to personal needs. This may include transportation, financial, cosmetic services, nutrition and genetic counseling. Act as a liaison between health care providers, surgeons, oncologists, patients and families.Coordinate appointments for patients. Maintain close contact with RN liaisons and social workers at Cancer Center, as needed.Develop/maintain relationships with local breast cancer support groups and other Nurse Navigators.Develop and maintain close working relationship with all breast specialists and support staff.Educate local providers on Bronson Breast Navigator services and act as a resource for them.Maintain close contact with Oncology/Breast Nurse Navigator.Participant of quarterly NAPBC meetings. Assist in developing new standards in collaboration with committees.Provide education and Health Risk assessments on high breast cancer risk patients.Help coordinate services, as needed, if a patient is going outside of system for treatment.