Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator (Hybrid)

US Oncology Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance & disability (STD/LTD)

PTO

401k with company match

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Dallas is seeking a Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator to join the Hybrid Virtual Care Program. Onsite presence is required at Sammons Cancer Center, with two days per week in-office and remote days from home within a commutable distance.

The Navigator provides clinical nursing care, guides patients through treatment decisions, coordinates multidisciplinary care, and addresses barriers to care in collaboration with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• RN license in Texas with active registration; maintain CE requirements.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 5 years oncology nursing with at least 3 years in radiation oncology.
• Oncology or radiation oncology certifications preferred (OCN/ROCN) or Navigator cert.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities for radiation oncology, exercising clinical judgment within scope.
• Facilitate readiness from consult to first treatment with required tests and clearances.
• Identify and address barriers to care with patients, families and team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers on radiation therapy and care team roles.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and services.
• Assess health literacy and cultural factors in care planning.
• Assist with policy revisions and staff training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing process

Health disparities

Prioritization

Organization

Care coordination

Communication

Community resources

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

RN license in Texas

BLS certification

Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)

Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse (ROCN)

Oncology Nurse Navigator certification

Tools

EHR

Telehealth platforms

Video conferencing

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our team! These positions will support the Virtual Care Program and will work in a HYBRID setting with the onsite aspecr based at Texas Oncology Sammons Cancer Center (3410 Worth Street, Dallas, TX). Onsite presence is required a minimum of two days per week, with specific schedule and frequency determined by departmental and patient care needs, and subject to change. Remote days are work from the employee's home residence within a commutable distance of the Dallas practice. Typical hours for this position are Mon-Fri from 8a-5p.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator do?

The Radiation Nurse Navigator serves as a clinical expert and resource liaison for patients receiving radiation therapy, guiding them from treatment decisions through treatment initiation and completion. The Navigator anticipates and resolves barriers to care, coordinates rhe multidisciplinary activities required for treatment readiness including diagnostic testing, records retrieval, and specialty referrals. The Radiation Nurse Navigator partners with Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and clinic staff to ensure timely, coordinated, patient-centered care. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and organizational standards and guidelines for specialty care and scope of practice per state licensing board. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care activities for radiation oncology patients, exercising clinical judgment within the scope of practice and in alignment with departmental priorities.
• Facilitates treatment readiness from consult through simulation and first treatment, ensuring required consults, diagnostic testing, records retrieval, and clearances are completed timely.
• Leads assessment of, and solutions to, barriers to care, engaging patients, families, and team members as appropriate.
• Educates patients and caregivers on the multidisciplinary nature of radiation therapy, the roles of the care team, expected side effects, and what to expect throughout the course of treatment.
• Coordinates care across radiation oncology, medical oncology, radiopharmaceutical services, social work, dietary, financial counseling, and other supportive services, including for patients on concurrent chemoradiation regimens.
• Identifies credible resources responsive to patient needs, accounting for health literacy, culture, language, and the amount of information desired.
• Assists with review and revision of navigation-related policies and procedures, and provides staff training and in-service instruction as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills:

• 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
• Basic knowledge of local community resources

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator will have the following background and experience:

• Minimum Requirements

  • Required Education/Training –Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
  • Required Licensure –RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in Texas.Must maintain continuing education requirements.
  • Required Additional Certification –Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Required Business Experience – Minimum 5 years of Oncology Nursing Experience with at least 3 of those years focused in Radiation Oncology
  • Highly Preferred Specialized Knowledge/Skills –Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse (ROCN), or Oncology Nurse Navigator certification or relevant experience.

• Work Environment:

  • Hybrid Work Environment: This position is hybrid, requiring the nurse to work partially from home in a quiet, private location with reliable internet access and in the office at Texas Oncology Sammons Cancer Center (3410 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75246 - Radiation Department).
  • Virtual & In Person Collaboration: Regularly collaborate with the interdisciplinary team via video conferencing, phone calls, and other digital communication platforms.
  • Technological Proficiency: Must be comfortable using telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and other digital tools necessary for remote patient care and communication.