The University of Texas Medical Branch
Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Overview
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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 expect and answer all questions. Responsibilities
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 procedures 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. Qualifications & Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
BLS Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas Certification in nursing specialty Work Information
Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. Location
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston Work Locations: 0553 - John Sealy Annex Job: Nursing & Care Management Organization: UTMB Health Employee Status: Non-Manager Job Level: Day Shift Job Posting: Sep 2, 2025, 9:27:43 PM Employment Type
Full-time Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care 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. Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
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Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute Join to apply for the Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute role at The University of Texas Medical Branch. 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 expect and answer all questions. Responsibilities
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 procedures 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. Qualifications & Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
BLS Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas Certification in nursing specialty Work Information
Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. Location
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston Work Locations: 0553 - John Sealy Annex Job: Nursing & Care Management Organization: UTMB Health Employee Status: Non-Manager Job Level: Day Shift Job Posting: Sep 2, 2025, 9:27:43 PM Employment Type
Full-time Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care 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. Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
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