Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians.
• Help reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can expect and answer all questions.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience

Qualifications

• Required: BLS
• Certification in nursing specialty

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage patient expectations
• Knowledge of healthcare processes

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• TBD

Schedule

• Standard

Contact Information

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations: 0553 - John Sealy Annex
Job: Nursing & Care Management
Regular Shift: Standard