RN - Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Navigator position is within the Women's Health Administration department at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves serving as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care, functioning as a liaison for various stakeholders, coordinating treatment efforts, promoting quality improvement, compiling data, tracking outcomes, and providing referrals/support for uninsured or underinsured patients. UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, has served Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, they are a health care community rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. They are committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. They foster a collaborative spirit among their more than 4,800 employees and are recognized as one of Alabama’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, with a mission to improve the health and lives of those they serve.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.
• Function as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
• Coordinate efforts for treatment and promote quality improvement and educational efforts.
• Compile data, track outcomes, and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Provide referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees