Adult Oncology Navigator Registered Nurse RN

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Oncology Navigator Registered Nurse is an on-site role based primarily at North Austin Medical Center. The nurse must live in the Austin market and will support five facilities: St. David's Medical Center, South Austin Medical Center, North Austin Medical Center, Round Rock Medical Center, and Georgetown Medical Center. The role focuses on neuro-oncology patients and includes travel to other facilities as needed to see patients. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Oncology Nurse Navigator advocates for and educates cancer patients from diagnosis through the end of active treatment. The nurse builds relationships with patients and physicians, coordinates care plans, education, resources, and representation within the multidisciplinary care environment, and supports patient adherence to treatment plans. The role also involves managing resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes, including interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration.

Requirements

• Three to five years of oncology nursing experience; the posting also lists three years of experience as required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience in program development.
• Experience as an oncology nurse navigator and/or patient educator.
• Leadership and customer service experience.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification achieved or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between patients and families and multidisciplinary healthcare providers to support effective communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with local physician liaisons and leadership on internal and external outreach and marketing when appropriate.
• Advocate for patients from diagnosis through the end of active treatment.
• Assess patients' medical, social, and psychosocial needs and barriers to care, and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Provide teaching, outreach, and support to patients and families, empowering patients to manage their healthcare needs.
• Conduct follow-up conversations with patients and communicate concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or care providers.
• Coordinate care plans, education, and resource provision for cancer patients.
• Support interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree