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Form of workEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Nursing • Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN Patient Navigator experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best as possible. The navigator will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can except and answer all questions.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: • BLS • Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas • Certification in nursing specialty
Preferred:
A minimum of 1-2 years of Cardiology experience. That could be either Inpatient ER, Telemetry, or ICU experience.
Travel or floating to other locations:
Primary Location is Clear Lake, but may require travel to League City and Galveston
Nights or Weekends:
No
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Nursing • Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN Patient Navigator experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best as possible. The navigator will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can except and answer all questions.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: • BLS • Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas • Certification in nursing specialty
Preferred:
A minimum of 1-2 years of Cardiology experience. That could be either Inpatient ER, Telemetry, or ICU experience.
Travel or floating to other locations:
Primary Location is Clear Lake, but may require travel to League City and Galveston
Nights or Weekends:
No
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
