Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Nurse Navigator position is to provide continuity and coordination of patient care; conducts patient and professional education initiatives; holds a collaborative relationship with multidisciplinary teams, community resources and agencies. Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital, 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023, Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023, Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level III Trauma Center.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Specialty Oncology certification preferred

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates formal and informal educational opportunities and materials for patients, families and the community regarding GI cancers and GI cancer awareness. Educates GI cancer patients and families about their individual GI cancer diagnosis. Navigates each patient and their family through the treatment continuum by communication and coordinating with referring physician, surgeons, oncologist and multidisciplinary team.
Collaborates and communicates with diverse medical staff, physician office practices, cancer data management and ancillary departments of the Methodist Health System to evaluate and improve patient outcomes and to collect data for performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with Public Relations to educate referring physicians, surgeons, oncologist and other facilities on our available services.
Facilitates support programs/focus groups, community resources, grants and/or refers patients and families to the appropriate cancer support programs and resources that are available in their community.
Serves as a clinical resource/consultant to provide up to date information and answers to questions pertinent to GI cancer. Determines appropriate resources for GI care center, ancillary departments, physician’s practices, nursing units and the community/public.
Other duties as assigned.