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oncology nurse navigator - , TX, United States - UT Southwestern Medical Center
Description
Oncology Nurse NavigatorSimmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Why UT Southwestern?
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. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in North Texas, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at Clements University Hospital and Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. You'll discover a magnet facility with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.
Job Summary
Join UT Southwestern as an Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) supporting Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center patients and clinics. As an ONN at UT Southwestern, you will have the opportunity to join a team of the top cancer specialists in the country.
This job will assist the patient, family and care giver 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.)
We would love the opportunity to have you join our Nationally Ranked Cancer Center by U.S News & World Report's
Job Duties
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code
• 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. 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.
