Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator

DescriptionIntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator with Methodist Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving backThis navigation position is based out of Methodist Hospital in the San Antonia, TX Area. It will also support our Methodist Stone Oak and Methodist Hospital Northeast facilities. This position focuses on GYN Oncology patients.Schedule: This is an exempt position that will work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.BenefitsMethodist Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)* Colleague recognition program* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Methodist Healthcare family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potentialJob Summary and QualificationsAs an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serve as an advocate and educator for cancer patients from diagnosis through the end of active treatment. You will ensure the patient remains compliant with the treatment plan. You will achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians and coordinating the plan of care, education, resource provision, and/or representation within the multidisciplinary care environment. You will also assume responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for cancer patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration.What you will do in this role:You will serve as a liaison between the patient and family with the multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and collaboration. You will collaborate with local physician liaisons and leadership to conduct internal and external outreach and marketing when appropriateYou will serve as a patient advocate from diagnosis to end of active treatmentYou will assess patients' medical, social, and psychosocial needs/barriers to care and link them to appropriate resources.You will provide appropriate teaching, outreach, and support to patients and families and ensure the patient is empowered to manage their own healthcare needs.You will conduct follow-up conversations with all patients and communicate any concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or other care providers.What you will need in this role:Three to five years oncology nursing experienceExperience in program development preferredExperience as a nurse navigator and/or patient educator in oncology preferredExperience in leadership and customer service - preferredEducation* Associate's Degree in Nursing required* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredLicenses and CertificationsBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificationCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) achieved or in progress - preferredSarah Cannon is the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. We offer integrated cancer services with easy access to cutting-edge therapies for communities across the United States and the United Kingdom. Sarah Cannons cancer programs include individualized patient navigation. Our nurses are oncology-trained. More than 1,200 stem cell transplants are performed yearly within the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network. Through its services, Sarah Cannon provides state-of-the-art cancer care for hundreds of thousands of patients. Our cancer experts are collaborating and sharing best practices. We address every aspect of the cancer journey, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and survivorship."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderBe a part of an organization that invests in you We are reviewing applications for our Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient careWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.