Oncology Nurse Navigator - Richardson Clinic

Oncology Nurse Navigator - Cancer Clinic

Clinic Location: Richardson, TX

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 100% On-Site at Cancer Clinic

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

This job will assist the patient, family and caregiver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers). Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of need and facilitate referrals to additional support services throughout the oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence based knowledge, the Oncology Nurse Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making (by the patient and/or family).

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1)
• Experience: 3 years oncology nursing experience
• Licenses and Certifications: (RN) REGISTERED NURSE and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Licenses and Certifications: (OCN) ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE or (CPHON) CERT PED HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURS or (CBCN) CERTIFIED BREAST CARE NURSE or (BMTCN) Blood Marrow Transplant Cert RN

Job Duties

• Assess for any barrier to care through the cancer care continuum to address patient, caregiver, or family needs.
• Serve as point of contact for provider, patient, and caregiver.
• Serve as patient advocate to assist the patient and caregiver through the healthcare system.
• Facilitate education of patient and staff by developing appropriate education programs, resources, and tools to address needs.
• Provide education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources based on assessment need.
• Facilitate shared decision making, ensuring the patient, family and caregiver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment and outcomes.
• Promote care planning by encouraging patients to convey their wishes and goals of care. Work with patients to formulate questions to discuss with their healthcare provider.
• Facilitate clear and concise communication among providers, departments and patient.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary planning and facilitate care conferences, as necessary.
• Participate in outreach projects to help close patient care gaps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.