The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
ONC NURSE NAV - Transplant Cellular Therapy - Leukemia
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Description - Nurse Navigator - BMT / Transplant Cellular Therapy - Leukemia (913308)
Job Description
Nurse Navigator - BMT / Transplant Cellular Therapy - Leukemia - ( 913308 )
JOB SUMMARY Oncology Nurse Navigator - Bone Marrow Transplant & Transplant Cellular Therapy - Leukemia. This role assists the patient, family and caregiver to overcome healthcare barriers and provides ongoing assessments, referrals, education and resources to facilitate informed decision making.
WORK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
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
Education
– Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1)
Experience
– 3 years oncology nursing experience
Licenses and Certifications
– (RN) Registered Nurse and (BLS) Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
PREFERRED
Education
– Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licenses and Certifications
– (OCN) Oncology Certified Nurse or (CPHON) Cert Ped Hematology Oncology Nurs or (CBCN) Certified Breast Care Nurse or (BMTCN) BloodMarrow Transplant Cert RN
JOB DUTIES
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.
Serves as patient advocate to assist the patient and caregiver 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 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, working with patients to formulate questions to discuss with their healthcare provider.
Facilitates clear and concise communication among providers, departments and patients.
Coordinates multidisciplinary planning and facilitates care conferences, as necessary.
Participates in outreach projects to help close patient care gaps.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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 and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or veteran status. This policy extends to all employment practices and is in accordance with federal and state law.
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Job Description
Nurse Navigator - BMT / Transplant Cellular Therapy - Leukemia - ( 913308 )
JOB SUMMARY Oncology Nurse Navigator - Bone Marrow Transplant & Transplant Cellular Therapy - Leukemia. This role assists the patient, family and caregiver to overcome healthcare barriers and provides ongoing assessments, referrals, education and resources to facilitate informed decision making.
WORK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
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
Education
– Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1)
Experience
– 3 years oncology nursing experience
Licenses and Certifications
– (RN) Registered Nurse and (BLS) Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
PREFERRED
Education
– Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licenses and Certifications
– (OCN) Oncology Certified Nurse or (CPHON) Cert Ped Hematology Oncology Nurs or (CBCN) Certified Breast Care Nurse or (BMTCN) BloodMarrow Transplant Cert RN
JOB DUTIES
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.
Serves as patient advocate to assist the patient and caregiver 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 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, working with patients to formulate questions to discuss with their healthcare provider.
Facilitates clear and concise communication among providers, departments and patients.
Coordinates multidisciplinary planning and facilitates care conferences, as necessary.
Participates in outreach projects to help close patient care gaps.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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 and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or veteran status. This policy extends to all employment practices and is in accordance with federal and state law.
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