Registered Nurse Patient Navigator at Ascension

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Navigation, Care Coordination, Clinical Data Analysis, Resource Referral, Quality Improvement, Interdisciplinary Communication, Case Management, Patient Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Via Christi, Rehabilitation Hospital Department: Administration Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. How you'll make an impact in this role Serve as a dedicated patient navigator throughout the continuum of care, ensuring individuals experience seamless, well-coordinated transitions and feel supported at every step of their health journey. Function as a central liaison between management, physicians, managed care companies, and community organizations to streamline communication and deliver a unified care experience. Coordinate strategic treatment efforts while actively promoting quality improvement initiatives and educational programs that elevate overall standards of care. Compile and analyze key clinical data and outcome tracking to drive meaningful process improvements across the department. Provide vital support and resource referrals for uninsured or underinsured patients, bridging the gap to ensure everyone has access to essential follow-up care. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing 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 of hire. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity 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 dedicated patient navigator to ensure seamless transitions of care and act as a central liaison between physicians, management, and community organizations. Coordinate strategic treatment efforts and analyze clinical data to drive process improvements and elevate standards of care.