Oncology Nurse Navigator - Rapid Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Navigator will support the new RAPID clinic (Rapid Assessment for Potential Incidental or Diagnosed malignancy). The Nurse Navigator is responsible for calling patients within 24 hours, developing relationships, and assessing for social determinants of health barriers. They will ensure all records and documentation are available for the patient's first visit and navigate the patient towards a diagnosis with handoffs to the care team. This role assists patients, families, and caregivers in overcoming healthcare barriers (social, financial, or physical). The Nurse Navigator conducts ongoing assessments of needs and facilitates referrals to additional Support Services throughout the Oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, they provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making by the patient and/or family.

Requirements

• 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)
• 3 years oncology nursing experience
• (RN) REGISTERED NURSE
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), are required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• (OCN) ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE
• (CPHON) CERT PED HEMATLGY ONCOLGY NURS
• (CBCN) CERTIFIED BREAST CARE NURSE
• (BMTCN) BloodMarrow Transplant Cert RN

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

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