Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) – Weekdays, Growth & Benefits

The US Oncology Network; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

PTO

401k with match

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Texas Oncology Austin Midtown is seeking a dedicated Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate patient care across the cancer continuum in a community oncology setting. You will educate patients and families, facilitate access to resources, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote timely, high-quality care.

This full-time role operates Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm with no weekend shifts or major holidays, offering competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse (BSN).
• Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred.
• Nurse Navigator Certification a plus.
• 5 (five) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology practice or clinic.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to apply the full nursing process in day-to-day clinical operations, including assessment, analysis and nursing diagnosis, care planning, implementation and outcomes evaluation.
• Ability to assess health disparities, identify needs of populations and cultures found within the general facility service area, describe a patient navigation process to address those needs, and document outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to apply and/or oversee care coordination in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working computer and internet skills, including an electronic EMR system.
• Basic knowledge of local community resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience.
• Identifies potential and real gaps in care delivery; seeks out opportunities for avoidance and/or closure.
• Prepares for, organizes and leads the Patient Care Conference (huddle) at regular intervals; communicates interventional outcomes to full care team in a timely manner.
• Performs assessment of patient risk stratification.
• Performs basic psychosocial assessments and provides emotional support; delegates and/or make referrals for additional screening and support as needed.
• Develops appropriate nursing diagnoses and corresponding action plans as needed.
• Supports and/or provides oral chemotherapy education, adherence and side effect monitoring.
• Holds or participates in survivorship and advance care planning visits; makes referrals as needed.
• Participates in research, quality, and performance improvement, including reporting on navigation metrics.
• Supports patient advocacy and empowerment.
• Participates in community outreach and cancer prevention education.
• Knowledgeable of practice operations guidelines, practice organization and healthcare economics.

Skills

RN Experience

Oncology

Leadership

Communication

EMR System

Education

BSN

Oncology Certification (OCN)

Nurse Navigator Certification

5 Years RN Oncology Experience

Tools

EMR System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Oncology Austin Midtown is seeking a dedicated Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate patient care across the cancer continuum in a community oncology setting. You will educate patients and families, facilitate access to resources, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote timely, high-quality care.

This full-time role operates Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm with no weekend shifts or major holidays, offering competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities within a