Registered Nurse Patient Navigator at Ascension

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Navigation, Clinical Coordination, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Outcome Tracking, Community Resource Linking, Oncology Care, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Murfreesboro, TN Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Department: Oncology Schedule: Full-Time | Days What You Will Do Serve as a dedicated patient champion, guiding individuals smoothly through their entire healthcare journey from start to finish. Act as the central communication bridge connecting management, physicians, insurers, and community partners to ensure seamless collaboration. Align treatment efforts across teams while actively driving quality improvement initiatives and educational programs. Track patient outcomes, compile key metrics, and pitch smart recommendations to continuously improve clinical processes. Bridge the gap for uninsured and underinsured patients by connecting them with essential follow-up care and community resources. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient champion and communication bridge between physicians, insurers, and community partners to ensure seamless healthcare journeys. Drive quality improvement initiatives and connect underinsured patients with essential follow-up care and resources.