Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator (Hybrid)

The US Oncology Network•Dallas, TX

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator to join their team. This role supports the Virtual Care Program and operates in a hybrid setting, with a minimum of two days per week onsite at Texas Oncology Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas, TX. The remaining days are remote from the employee's home. The position involves guiding patients through radiation therapy, from treatment decisions to completion, by anticipating and resolving barriers to care and coordinating multidisciplinary activities. The Navigator partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff to ensure timely, coordinated, and patient-centered care. This role requires providing professional nursing care according to national and organizational standards, recognizing the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care, and participating in quality initiatives. The role also requires adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in Texas. Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum 5 years of Oncology Nursing Experience with at least 3 of those years focused in Radiation Oncology
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to apply the full nursing process in day-to-day clinical operations, including assessment, analysis and nursing diagnosis, care planning, implementation and outcomes evaluation
Ability to assess health disparities, identify needs of populations and cultures found within the general facility service area, describe a patient navigation process to address those needs, and document outcomes
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Ability to apply and/or oversee care coordination in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of local community resources
Must be comfortable using telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and other digital tools necessary for remote patient care and communication.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse (ROCN), or Oncology Nurse Navigator certification or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care activities for radiation oncology patients, exercising clinical judgment within the scope of practice and in alignment with departmental priorities.
Facilitates treatment readiness from consult through simulation and first treatment, ensuring required consults, diagnostic testing, records retrieval, and clearances are completed timely.
Leads assessment of, and solutions to, barriers to care, engaging patients, families, and team members as appropriate.
Educates patients and caregivers on the multidisciplinary nature of radiation therapy, the roles of the care team, expected side effects, and what to expect throughout the course of treatment.
Coordinates care across radiation oncology, medical oncology, radiopharmaceutical services, social work, dietary, financial counseling, and other supportive services, including for patients on concurrent chemoradiation regimens.
Identifies credible resources responsive to patient needs, accounting for health literacy, culture, language, and the amount of information desired.
Assists with review and revision of navigation-related policies and procedures, and provides staff training and in-service instruction as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.