Nurse Navigator - Registered Nurse Job at Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX

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  • Methodist Health System
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

M-F

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job: 

The primary purpose of the Nurse Navigator position is to provide continuity and coordination of patient care; conducts patient and professional education initiatives; holds a collaborative relationship with multidisciplinary teams, community resources and agencies.

 
Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification
• Specialty Oncology certification preferred

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

• Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates formal and informal educational opportunities and materials for patients, families and the community regarding breast cancer and breast cancer awareness. Educates breast cancer patients and families about their individual breast cancer diagnosis. Navigates each patient and their family through the treatment continuum by communication and coordinating with referring physician, surgeons, oncologist and multidisciplinary team.

• Collaborates and communicates with diverse medical staff, physician office practices, cancer data management and ancillary departments of the Methodist Health System to evaluate and improve patient outcomes and to collect data for performance improvement initiatives.

• Collaborates with Public Relations to educate referring physicians, surgeons, oncologist and other facilities on our available services.

• Facilitates support programs/focus groups, community resources, grants and/or refers patients and families to the appropriate cancer support programs and resources that are available in their community.

• Serves as a clinical resource/consultant to provide up to date information and answers to questions pertinent to breast cancer. Determines appropriate resources for breast care center, ancillary departments, physician’s practices, nursing units and the community/public.

• Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • Magnet®-designated hospital
  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
  • Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work,

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