Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
UTMB Health, Galveston, TX, United States
Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Nursing & Care Management
UTMB Health
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best as possible. The navigator will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can expect and answer all questions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
BLS • Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
Certification in nursing specialty
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation
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Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Nursing & Care Management
UTMB Health
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best as possible. The navigator will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can expect and answer all questions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
BLS • Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
Certification in nursing specialty
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation
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