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

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

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

(BSN) Bachelor Science, Nursing
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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