What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - NURSE NAVIGATOR position at UHS?
This opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a flexible schedule.
Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.
The basic purpose of nursing is to provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Additionally, nursing will provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The Standards of Practice set forth by the professional nursing associations will provide guidelines for the competent, safe and professional practice.
Benefits available for our Registered Nurse (RN) include:
- Tuition Assistance
- Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plan
- 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact one of our nurse recruiters at (903) 416-4050.
What do our current nurses value at Texoma Medical Center & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
Who we are:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Basic Purpose of the Job:
The Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team as an advocate and educator for patients from point of entry, through diagnostic studies, diagnosis and treatment plan for cancer. This position coordinates a plan of care including appointments, transportation, and education, serving as a
liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services for this unique population. This person will develop relationships with radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists, hospitalists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to care for patients with a diagnosis of cancer. This
person will also serve as the charge nurse of center operations.
Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:
- Current Texas nursing license or compact license.
- BSN preferred
- 5 years nursing experience with 3 in an oncology related field.
- AHA/ARC BLS required at hire.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
- Must be able to identify and competently address needs of populations served.
- Knowledge of oncology disease process and symptom management.
- Must have the ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, physicians, administration and the public.
- Requires familiarity with personal computers; the ability to communicate orally and in writing; have excellent interpersonal skills; and possess knowledge of community resources, hospital processes, structure and function.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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