Patient Navigator; RN - Heart and Vascular Institute

Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute at UTMB Health summary:

Registered Nurse Patient Navigator for Heart and Vascular Institute who guides cardiac patients through diagnostic evaluation, procedures, recovery and follow-up, providing education, emotional support and care coordination. Requires a BSN, current RN license in Texas, BLS, and at least three years of clinical RN or patient navigator experience; responsibilities include scheduling, patient/family communication, liaising with referring physicians and coordinating multidisciplinary care.

Works on-site weekdays with occasional additional hours and focuses on empowering patients to make informed treatment decisions and ensuring continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• BLS
• Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
• Certification in nursing specialty

Job Summary:

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.

Job Duties:

Performs a variety of duties, including:

• Navigates patients through the diagnostic evaluation. Educates, supports and empowers patients to make informed treatment decisions. Remains a support system throughout the patient's treatment.
• Collaborates with the patients, families and providers in the decision-making process. Offers medical guidance, acts as a support group, and guides patients and their caregivers through the treatment process.
• Provides consultation and coordination throughout the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Communicates with patients to schedule procedure and provide preparation instructions and follows up with referring physicians on procedure status.
• Keeps open lines of communication with patients to answer all questions they may have prior to or after the procedure. Uses clinical expertise to make recommendations.
• Identifies and develops relationships with departments involved in the care of patients by educating them on the patient navigator role. Facilitates interaction and communication with all health care staff involved in patient’s procedure.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Keywords:

patient navigator, cardiac nurse, heart and vascular, care coordination, patient education, RN, BLS, clinical liaison, pre/post procedure counseling