RN-Patient Navigator

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

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.

Serve as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.

• Function as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
• Coordinate efforts for treatment and promote quality improvement and educational efforts.
• Compile data, track outcomes, and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Provide referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.