Clinical Navigator RN / General Surgery Clinic

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

17h

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Clinical Navigator General Surgery, Registered Nurse in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas Physicians has 90 primary and specialty care clinics and eight urgent care centers in communities across the region. Affiliated with The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, we provide top-tier education, innovative research, and residency programs training future medical leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Three years’ experience in nursing in a clinical/hospital setting
Must maintain current Texas RN License
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Nice To Haves

Masters’ Degree in Nursing
One to three years’ experience as a RN Educator

Responsibilities

The RN Navigator will work closely with physicians in various specialty areas and will coordinate the patient’s care plan communications for the UTHET Pulmonary Nodule Program.
Under administrative direction, the RN Navigator provides patient education related to their illness and planned treatment.
This position requires a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and is patient, compassionate, and can solve problems with little to no supervision.
The RN Navigator will be an experienced clinician with a high-level of clinical competence and critical thinking.
They will be providing individualized care coordination to patients and their families ensuring timely scheduling for diagnostic work-ups.
They will also facilitate communication between the patient and the patient-care team ensuring the patient receives all required referrals and follow-ups as required.