UT Southwestern Medical Center
Oncology Nurse Navigator - Pancreatic Prevention Program
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Oncology Nurse Navigator - Pancreatic Prevention Program. This job assists patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare barriers (including social, financial, or physical barriers). The Navigator conducts ongoing assessments of needs and facilitates referrals to Support Services throughout the Oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, the Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making for the patient and/or family. Previous oncology nursing experience required and prior nursing experience with pancreatic oncology patients. Responsibilities
Assess for barriers to care through the cancer care continuum to address patient, caregiver, or family needs. Serve as point of contact for provider, patient, and caregiver. Act 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 needs. Facilitate shared decision making, ensuring the patient, family, and caregiver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment options, and outcomes. Promote care planning by encouraging patients to convey their wishes and goals of care; help patients formulate questions for discussion 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree; graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1). Experience: 3 years oncology nursing experience; prior experience with pancreatic oncology patients preferred. Licenses and Certifications: RN license and BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required. Preferred
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Licenses and Certifications: OCN, CPHON, CBCN, or BMTCN preferred. Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one 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 Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Security and EEO Statement
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits unlawful 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. Location: Texas-Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Schedule: Full-time; Shift: Day Job; Employment type: Full-time; Job type: Standard.
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Oncology Nurse Navigator - Pancreatic Prevention Program. This job assists patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare barriers (including social, financial, or physical barriers). The Navigator conducts ongoing assessments of needs and facilitates referrals to Support Services throughout the Oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, the Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making for the patient and/or family. Previous oncology nursing experience required and prior nursing experience with pancreatic oncology patients. Responsibilities
Assess for barriers to care through the cancer care continuum to address patient, caregiver, or family needs. Serve as point of contact for provider, patient, and caregiver. Act 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 needs. Facilitate shared decision making, ensuring the patient, family, and caregiver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment options, and outcomes. Promote care planning by encouraging patients to convey their wishes and goals of care; help patients formulate questions for discussion 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree; graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1). Experience: 3 years oncology nursing experience; prior experience with pancreatic oncology patients preferred. Licenses and Certifications: RN license and BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required. Preferred
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Licenses and Certifications: OCN, CPHON, CBCN, or BMTCN preferred. Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one 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 Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Security and EEO Statement
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits unlawful 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. Location: Texas-Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Schedule: Full-time; Shift: Day Job; Employment type: Full-time; Job type: Standard.
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