Oncology Nurse Navigator - Richardson Clinic

Job Title

Oncology Nurse Navigator - Richardson Clinic (939051)

Richardson, TX

Monday-Friday; 100% On-Site at Cancer Clinic

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 role assists patients, families, and caregivers in overcoming healthcare barriers, including social, financial, or physical challenges. The Oncology Nurse Navigator conducts ongoing assessments of needs, facilitates referrals to support services throughout the oncology continuum, and provides education and resources to enable informed decision‑making.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 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

• 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
  :
  Registered Nurse (RN) and Basic Life Support (BLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

• Education
  :
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Licenses and Certifications
  :
  Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN), or Blood Marrow Transplant Certified RN (BMTCN)

• Assesses for barriers to care and addresses needs of patients, caregivers, and families throughout the cancer care continuum.
• Serves as a point of contact for providers, patients, and caregivers.
• Advocates for patients and caregivers navigating the healthcare system.
• Facilitates education for patients and staff through appropriate programs and resources.
• Provides education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources based on assessment needs.
• Promotes shared decision making, ensuring informed treatment intent, options, and outcomes.
• Encourages patients to convey wishes and goals of care and formulates questions for providers.
• Facilitates clear and concise communication among providers, departments, and patients.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary planning and facilitates care conferences as necessary.
• Participates in outreach projects to 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 an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status is prohibited.