**The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.** **SUMMARY** The primary purpose of the Navigation Educator, Oncology Navigation Program position is to provide expertise in nursing professional development for the nurse navigation program. **The ideal candidate will possess experience in Navigation, along with a background in developing curriculum or initiatives. Furthermore, experience in delivering presentations to large groups is highly desirable.** **Flexibility will be a key requirement for this role. The candidate may be required to work additional onsite days based on business and training needs, including occasional travel to HALs as necessary.** **KEY FUNCTIONS** + Serves as a clinical nursing expert in various modalities. + Assesses competency of nurse navigators and provides education, development, and quality improvement initiatives for program. + In collaboration with program director and navigation leadership, designs tools and methodologies to identify needs and gaps in knowledge, skills and competencies of nursing staff. + Provides educational opportunities to the nursing staff which fosters professional growth, strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills. + Incorporates oncology nursing standards, and institutional policy and procedures into practice. + Evaluates outcome driven interventions. + Collaborates with staff and the interdisciplinary team to improve patient care. + Participates in organizational initiatives directed at improving clinical practice and patient outcomes. Other duties as assign **EDUCATION** Required: Master's Degree Nursing or Bachelor's Degree Nursing and Master's Degree Healthcare or related field **EXPERIENCE** Required: 5 years Clinical nursing experience in oncology field to include Ambulatory nursing experience and preceptor or instructor experience. Preferred: One year of navigation experience. **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** Required Upon Hire: Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS). 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 + Requisition ID: 172342 + Employment Status: Full-Time + Employee Status: Regular + Work Week: Day/Evening, Days + Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,500 + Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000 + Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 147,500 + FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate + Fund Type: Hard + Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote + Pivotal Position: Yes + Referral Bonus Available?: No + Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes + Science Jobs: No \#LI-Hybrid