Nurse Navigator - BMT​/Transplant Cellular Therapy - Lymphoma

Oncology Nurse Navigator - Bone Marrow Transplant / Transplant Cellular Therapy - Lymphoma Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

This job will assist the patient, family and caregiver 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).

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1)
• Experience 3 years oncology nursing experience
• Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), required.

• Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Licenses and Certifications (OCN) ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE or (CPHON) CERT PED HEMATLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSE or (CBCN) CERTIFIED BREAST CARE NURSE or (BMTCN) Blood Marrow Transplant Cert RN

• Assesses for any barrier to care through the cancer care continuum to address patient, caregiver, or family needs.
• Serves as point of contact for provider, patient and caregiver.
• Serves as patient advocate to assist the patient and caregiver 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 caregiver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment and outcomes.
• Promotes 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.

Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: 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.