Patient Navigator
About The Position
Under general administrative direction, coordinates referrals from physicians and health care facilities for patients; provides a significant level of patient education related to their illness and planned treatment. Responsible for guiding the patients with orthopedic and cardiac DRGs through the complex care continuum. Assures patients receive care that consistently follows evidence-based standards and is in accordance with regulatory standards as defined by the regulatory agencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates Degree of Science in Nursing
- 3 years clinical experience for patient population in specialty area
- Possession of current Texas State license for Registered Nurse.
- Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Prior patient teaching
- Specialty Certification
Responsibilities
- Coordinates referrals from physicians and health care facilities for patients.
- Provides a significant level of patient education related to their illness and planned treatment.
- Guides patients with orthopedic and cardiac DRGs through the complex care continuum.
- Assures patients receive care that consistently follows evidence-based standards and is in accordance with regulatory standards as defined by the regulatory agencies.
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
