Patient Navigator RN

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As a Patient Navigator RN, you will ensure smooth patient care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team.
• Work autonomously and with the team.
• Serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.
• Care for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.
• Schedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.
• Visit doctors often, support patient-office communication.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
• Conduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.
• Maintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.
• Attend case conferences to expand your knowledge.
• Participate in community service events.
• Work together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.
• Welcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.
• Aid patients to access resources within the community.
• Guide patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience to the table.
• Registered Licensed Nurse.
• You have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS).