Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Oncology Patient Navigator (FT M-F 8-5)

Registered Nurse FT M-F

The RN Pediatric Patient Navigator serves to help cancer patients navigate their journey and treatments.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as patient advocate assisting patients with a variety of needs throughout their journey
• Collaborates with medical staff to coordinate outpatient care
• May function at times as department representative for community outreach initiatives
• Helps to identify community needs and prioritize those needs with current knowledge base of treatment and screening options within the hospital's reach
• All other assigned duties related to Oncology

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Science, Nursing (BSN) + 4 years of nursing experience* + 2 years serving in an Oncology setting, preferably a hospital*
• CPHON preferred; required within 2 years of hire.

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations:

• RN, registered with the Texas State Board of Nursing or eligible compact license.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to work independently, exercise independent judgement, and prioritize workload
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate with empathy and influence
• Great organizational skills; Able to organize thoughts on paper, presentation, and communication

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships:

• This position requires interaction with medical staff in the hospital and external entities that extend resources and care for cancer patients

Physical Capabilities:

• Visual and auditory acuity required. Occasional lifting of patients with assistance is required.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures. Medium risk exposure to radiation, chemicals, and blood borne pathogens

Direct Reports:

• N/A

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.