The University of Texas Medical Branch
Patient Navigator (RN) - Gastroenterology and Genitourinary
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Job Description - Patient Navigator (RN) - Galveston Hematology and Oncology (2502741)
Patient Navigator (RN) - Galveston Hematology and Oncology - ( 2502741 )
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Ambulatory Surgical,Head & Neck,Radiation Oncology and Chemotherapy experience is highly preferred.
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.
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
Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston Work Locations
0711 - John W McCullough Bldg 301 University Blvd. John W Mccullough Bldg, rm 207 Galveston 77555-0711 Job
Job Nursing & Care Management Organization
Organization UTMB Health : Regular Shift
Shift Standard Employee Status
Employee Status Non-Manager Job Level
Job Level Day Shift Job Posting
Job Posting May 15, 2025, 7:08:52 PM For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
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Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston Work Locations
0711 - John W McCullough Bldg 301 University Blvd. John W Mccullough Bldg, rm 207 Galveston 77555-0711 Job
Job Nursing & Care Management Organization
Organization UTMB Health : Regular Shift
Shift Standard Employee Status
Employee Status Non-Manager Job Level
Job Level Day Shift Job Posting
Job Posting May 15, 2025, 7:08:52 PM For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
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