Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Orthopedic Medical Unit

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary liaison between administration, physicians, and managed care partners. The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator will direct treatment efforts while championing quality improvement and staff education. This position involves compiling metrics and tracking outcomes to drive high-level process improvements, managing specialized referrals and follow-up care for uninsured and under-insured populations, and fostering vital relationships with community organizations to extend the continuum of care.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between administration, physicians, and managed care partners.
Direct treatment efforts while championing quality improvement and staff education.
Compile metrics and track outcomes to drive high-level process improvements.
Manage specialized referrals and follow-up care for uninsured and under-insured populations.
Foster vital relationships with community organizations to extend the continuum of care.