Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX
About The Position
The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process and helps ensure the healthcare system meets their needs. The navigator communicates with patients and their families about procedures, preparation, recovery, and follow-up, and communicates with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce patients’ fears by explaining what to expect and answering their questions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Three years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience.
- BLS certification.
- Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
- Certification in a nursing specialty.
Responsibilities
- Guide patients through the healthcare process.
- Help ensure the healthcare system meets patients’ needs.
- Communicate with patients and their families about procedures, preparation, recovery, and follow-up.
- Communicate with referring physicians.
- Explain what patients can expect and answer their questions to help reduce fears about procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
