Registered Nurse - Oncology Nurse Navigation - Sarcoma ...

Job Summary This position will be supported Sarcoma cancer patients within Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. This job will assist the patient, family and care giver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers.) Responsible for conducting on-going assessments of need and facilitate 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.) Experience and Education Associate Degree in Nursing, licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas, and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), are required. Oncology Nursing Society Certification: OCN, CPHON, CBCN, or BMTCN required. Three (3) years oncology nursing experience required. BSN preferred. Job Duties 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Work requires excellent interpersonal skills. Work requires the ability to develop teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment. Work requires the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others. Work requires the ability to self-direct, organize and manage multiple task/projects simultaneously. Work requires basic computer skills and experience using an electronic medical records system. Work requires knowledge of how to navigate a large multi-specialty medical center, preferred experience in hospital and outpatient settings. Work requires skill to demonstrate competence in utilizing teaching/learning techniques with patient and staff. Work requires effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills. Working knowledge of insurance reimbursement systems, self-care strategies and resources within UT Southwestern and in the community. Working knowledge of financial hardships and payer coverage. Work requires critical thinking skills and strong leadership skills. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an ambulatory environment. May be a combination of on-site and Security 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, 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.

Created: 2025-11-15