Nurse Navigator - IMSS Blood Disorders/Hematology

Nurse Navigator - Classical Hematology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Navigator for Classical Hematology plays a vital role in improving referral efficiency, patient access, and care coordination for an expanding, nationally recognized tertiary referral clinic. This position supports appropriate triage of referrals, manages clinical triage communication when needed, streamlines complex care processes, and promotes consistent, high-quality patient care across the Division of Hematology and Oncology, in alignment with the stature and reputation of UT Southwestern.

This job will assist the patient, family and care giver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers.) Responsible for conducting on-going assessments of need and facilitate referrals throughout the nursing continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, the Nurse Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making (by the patient and/or family.) 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1) 
   

• Experience
  3 years of clinical nursing experience 
  Specialty areas may require 3 years of specialized nursing experience. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse of Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree - BSN preferred 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Assesses for any barriers to care through the clinical continuum to address patient, care giver or fa