Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator at Medical City Dallas

Company: Confidential
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as an Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Dallas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

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• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
  
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  
  Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  
  Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
  Job Summary and Qualifications
  As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serve as an advocate and educator for cancer patients from diagnosis through end of active treatment. This particular navigation position supports both our Med City Dallas and Med City Plano facilities and focuses on neuro navigation.
  You will ensure the patient remains compliant to the treatment plan. You will achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the plan of care, education, resource provision and/or representation within the multidisciplinary care environment. You will also assume responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for cancer patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration
  You will serve as a liaison between the patient and family with the multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and collaboration. You will collaborate with local physician liaisons and leadership to conduct internal and external outreach and marketing when appropriate
  
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  • You will serve as a patient advocate from diagnosis to end of active treatment
    
  • You will assess patients medical, social, and psychosocial needs/barriers to care and link them to appropriate resources.
    
  • You will provide appropriate teaching, outreach, and support to patients and families and ensure the patient is empowered to manage their own healthcare needs
    
  • You will conduct follow-up conversations with all patients and communicate any concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or other care providers
    
    Experience
    
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    • Three to five years oncology nursing experience
      
    • Experience in program development preferred
      
    • Experience as a nurse navigator and/or patient educator in oncology preferred
      
    • Experience in leadership and customer service preferred
      
      Education
      
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      • Bachelors Degree in Nursing
        
        Licenses and Certifications
        
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        • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
          
        • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of TX
          
        • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) achieved or in progress preferred
          
          This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
          Sarah Cannon is the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. We offer integrated cancer services with easy access to cutting-edge therapies for communities across the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannons cancer programs include individualized patient navigation. Our nurses are oncology-trained. More than 1,200 stem cell transpl... Please click to view full job description.

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