Lung Nodule Nurse Navigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health); Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Lung Nodule Nurse Navigator to coordinate patient care and ensure timely diagnostic work-up. The role requires collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences and maintain healthcare quality standards. Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school with a minimum of five years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience required.
• Must possess a current Texas nursing license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient’s plan of care and communication.
• Develops processes to improve clinical experience.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Compassion

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Certified RN or LVN

Job description

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Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Lung Nodule Nurse Navigator works closely with physicians in various specialty areas and coordinates a patient’s plan of care, communication, and program. Position provides expert individualized care coordination to patients and their families ensuring a timely schedule for diagnostic work-up. Position also communicates between the patient and the multidisciplinary team ensuring the patient receives all the necessary referrals and follow-up.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Develops and enhances processes with the aim of improving clinical experience for patients and physicians.
• Works closely with Information Technology and Quality Departments to ensure quality measures are met and data is recorded accurately. Utilize clinical protocols to refer patients for appropriate screening and diagnostic testing.
• Maintains knowledge of current state, federal, and facility requirements to meet current healthcare goals related to patient safety, reimbursement, and healthcare quality standards.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement an up-to-date plan of care. Assesses, develops, and implements effective patient/family teaching and accurately assesses readiness to learn. Communicate with all members of the healthcare team on behalf of the patient.
• Assist the patient with referrals to the patient financial counselor when indicated.
• Collaborates with marketing and outreach departments to educate referring physicians and communities about facilities and services offered.
• Provides back-up coverage for other navigators as needed.
• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Accepts responsibility for own career growth/development.
• Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB Testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills who is patient, diplomatic, and compassionate.
• Competent, experienced, clinician with a high-level of clinical competence and critical thinking.
  
  

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience required.
• Must be a certified RN or LVN upon hire or within one year of eligibility.
  
  

Required Licenses/ Certification

• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.
  
  

Work Locations

:

Tyler

75701

Organization

: 001-University of Texas Health Science Center-Tyler

Job Posting

: May 19, 2025, 7:27:01 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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