The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Oncology Nurse Navigator - Pancreatic Prevention Program
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary This job will assist the patient, family, and caregiver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers). Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of need and facilitating referrals to additional support services throughout the oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence based knowledge, the Oncology Nurse Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making by the patient and/or family.
Previous oncology nursing experience required and past nursing experience with pancreatic oncology patients.
Responsibilities
Assesses for any barrier to care through the cancer care continuum to address patient, caregiver, or family needs.
Serves as point of contact for provider, patient and caregiver.
Advocates for the patient and caregiver throughout 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 on assessment need.
Facilitates shared decision making, ensuring the patient, family and caregiver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment and outcomes.
Promotes care planning by encouraging patients to convey their wishes and goals of care, and works with patients to formulate questions to discuss with their healthcare provider.
Facilitates clear and concise communication among providers, departments and patient.
Coordinates multidisciplinary planning and facilitates care conferences, as necessary.
Participates 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 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).
Qualifications: Experience 3 years oncology nursing experience.
Qualifications: Licenses and Certifications (RN) Registered Nurse and (BLS) Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Licenses and Certifications:
(OCN) Oncology Certified Nurse
(CPHON) CERT PED HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSE
(CBCN) Certified Breast Care Nurse
(BMTCN) Blood Marrow Transplant Cert RN
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
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
Security and EEO Statement Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including 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.
Primary Location 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
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Job Summary This job will assist the patient, family, and caregiver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers). Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of need and facilitating referrals to additional support services throughout the oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence based knowledge, the Oncology Nurse Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making by the patient and/or family.
Previous oncology nursing experience required and past nursing experience with pancreatic oncology patients.
Responsibilities
Assesses for any barrier to care through the cancer care continuum to address patient, caregiver, or family needs.
Serves as point of contact for provider, patient and caregiver.
Advocates for the patient and caregiver throughout 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 on assessment need.
Facilitates shared decision making, ensuring the patient, family and caregiver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment and outcomes.
Promotes care planning by encouraging patients to convey their wishes and goals of care, and works with patients to formulate questions to discuss with their healthcare provider.
Facilitates clear and concise communication among providers, departments and patient.
Coordinates multidisciplinary planning and facilitates care conferences, as necessary.
Participates 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 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).
Qualifications: Experience 3 years oncology nursing experience.
Qualifications: Licenses and Certifications (RN) Registered Nurse and (BLS) Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Licenses and Certifications:
(OCN) Oncology Certified Nurse
(CPHON) CERT PED HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSE
(CBCN) Certified Breast Care Nurse
(BMTCN) Blood Marrow Transplant Cert RN
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
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
Security and EEO Statement Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including 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.
Primary Location 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
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