The Sarcoma and Orthopaedic Center treats over 100 rare and complex cancers and tumors of the bone and soft tissue, including those affecting muscle, joints and blood vessels. These tumors can develop anywhere in the body, including the arms, legs, trunk and abdomen. Many sarcomas are extremely rare, with only a few cases diagnosed each year.
The center treats orthopaedic problems faced by many cancer patients. These include avascular necrosis (bone death due to a lack of blood), arthritis, fractures and osteoporosis. Patients can receive care for these conditions from a multidisciplinary team of experts, including surgeons, rheumatologists and pain management specialists, among others.
MD Anderson Cancer Center has Treatment Nurse Navigator opportunities in the Sarcoma and Orthopaedic Center department. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and bring at least five years of professional experience in oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation.
Experience in sarcoma and/or nurse navigation is a plus.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Hybrid/Remote: 3 days remote and 2 days onsite, Main TMC Campus
Salary: $101,000 minimum, $126,500 midpoint, $152,000 maximum
What's in it for you?
Meaningful impact in rare cancer care: Serve as a consistent point of contact guiding patients through complex sarcoma treatment at a nationally recognized, high-volume specialty center.
Collaborative, expert-driven environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of world-class physicians and specialists while building deep expertise in oncology navigation.
Flexible, competitive opportunity: Enjoy a hybrid schedule (3 remote / 2 onsite), Monday-Friday hours, and a competitive salary range up to $152K.
Summary
The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse Navigator position is to provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers, offering education and resources to help promote informed decision making and access to quality medical and supportive care services, helping circumvent barriers to care in the healthcare system from their first visit to and through all phases of the disease-state experience and beyond to survivorship. The Treatment Nurse Navigator works closely with Service Line physicians, care team and across the organization in all specialty areas to coordinate the patient's plan of care, communicating with all members of the Service Line team on behalf of the patient.
Job Specific Competencies:
Care Coordination and Communication
Develop relationship with patient after first appointment to establish a consistent point of contact for the patient throughout the treatment phase of their cancer journey.
Assess patient, family and caregiver needs post 1st visit and upon initial encounter to treatment and periodically throughout the full continuum of care, including assessing changes in psychosocial, financial and emotional occurring due to treatment. Perform distress screening and making referrals to appropriate disciplines and documenting accordingly.
Follow patient transitions between ambulatory care and inpatient services, collaborating with care management resources in both settings.
Coordinate appointments for consults with support services within established service standards, including social workers, dieticians, genetic counselors, therapists, and others as appropriate throughout the treatment journey.
Assist the patient with any matters related to treatment goals, advance directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework.
Apply knowledge of payer requirements and insurance processes and their impact on referrals and patient care decisions to establish appropriate referrals, as requested or needed.
Promote collaboration and communication among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and organizations to promote and protect the best interests of patients.
Education
Provide education related to oncology diagnosis, treatment, support services and local or national resources.
Educate patient, family and caregiver to clinical trials, coordinating with the clinical care team and cancer research team.
Communication
Communicate any concerns and perform patient follow-up about timely coordination of appointments, tests and procedures to the appropriate scheduling or care team members.
Perform outreach efforts across MD Anderson to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key ambulatory and inpatient care team "customers" - faculty, departments, APPs, nursing, case managers, social services, and others.
Documentation
Develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines.
Utilize navigation evidence-based tools developed to assess patient, family, and caregiver needs such as pain, fatigue, and performance status.
Professional Development and Performance
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor conferences and monitor recommendations for appropriateness with NCCN or other national guidelines.
Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance the patient, family and/or caregiver experience across the continuum.
Complete mandatory training, education, and annual core competencies programs as outlined by MD Anderson.
Develop knowledge of available local and national resources for patients and families.
Adhere to established productivity benchmarks/caseload expectations and documentation requirements that inform navigation program performance.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing.
Experience
Required: Five years professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. May substitute required degree with an Associate's degree in Nursing and seven years of professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience.
License and Certification
Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN), BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification Upon Hire
Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification National certification in Oncology and specialty practice area, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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Requisition ID: 181041
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Employment Status: Full-Time
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Employee Status: Regular
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Work Week: Days
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Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000
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Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500
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Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000
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FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
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Fund Type: Hard
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Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
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Pivotal Position: Yes
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Referral Bonus Available?: No
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Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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