Nurse Navigator – Senior

Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) - Navigator

LOCATION: Tyler, TX

SHIFT: Monday - Friday

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The RN Navigator is a member of the patient's care team and acts as a patient advocate providing proactive outreach to patients with chronic illness for the duration of their chronic care condition. 

• Facilitates communication and coordinates care with physicians, the providers' clinic, hospital facilities, family, caregivers and other community healthcare providers and implements creative to meet members/ healthcare needs without compromising quality of outcomes. 
• Will identify and enroll patients with chronic health conditions and/or refer to other programs as appropriate. 
• Will support transitions of care as assigned and/or chronic condition support or health/wellness programs for the assigned population.
• Responsibilities also include supporting health risk reduction through goal setting, behavioral change, patient education, and identification of social determinants with appropriate community referrals. 
• The RN Navigator focuses on reducing preventable admissions, re-admissions, and preventable ED visits by supporting discharge planning to the next level of care and educating patients regarding the appropriate setting for care. 
• Connects the patient to health care providers and community resources to ensure ongoing quality of care.
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Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement
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Requirements:

• Current RN license within the State of practice.
• BSN Preferred
• 3-5 years acute care/clinical experience.
• 2-3 years managed care and/or care management experience.
• Experience with high level communication; ability to lead interdisciplinary teams; ability to serve as a patient advocate.