Hybrid Oncology RN Intake & Care Coordinator

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Oncology Registered Nurse - Intake Coordinator to manage referrals and coordinate admissions in a hybrid schedule (one week on-site per month, three weeks remote). Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with no calls or holidays.

The role requires a NLN-approved nursing program, 3+ years in medical intake/care coordination, and current Texas licensure or NLC with BLS. Strong communication and cross-department collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN approved nursing program.
• 3 years experience in medical intake and/or care coordination; experience in relationship development and managed care.
• Current Texas nursing license or NLC status and BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to inquiries and patient referrals; establishes relationships between referral sources and hospital.
• Determines appropriateness of referral for admission per established criteria.
• Interfaces with other departments and physicians to facilitate admission process.
• Evaluates financial reimbursement for hospitalization/intervention and obtains pre-certification.
• Assists in determining resources required and ensures availability of indicated resources.
• Provides overview of services during hospitalization to patients, families, payers and referral sources.
• Notifies payor of admission and expected course of treatment; assigns initial length of stay.

Skills

Care coordination

Relationship building

Medical intake processes

Communication

Education

NLN approved nursing program

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Oncology Registered Nurse - Intake Coordinator to manage referrals and coordinate admissions in a hybrid schedule (one week on-site per month, three weeks remote). Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with no calls or holidays.

The role requires a NLN-approved nursing program, 3+ years in medical intake/care coordination, and current Texas licensure or NLC with BLS. Strong communication and cross-department collaboration are essential.