Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Orthopedic Hospital in Newburgh, IN seeks an RN for Pre-Operative Services on a full-time day shift. You’ll serve as a liaison among management, physicians, and care teams to coordinate pre-operative care.

The role emphasizes data collection, quality improvement, and ensuring seamless referrals for uninsured or underinsured patients. Diploma in nursing and Indiana RN license required, BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN license required.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS provider preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care, and other customers.
• Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
• Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Indiana RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• Department/Specialty: Pre-Operative Services
• Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Newburgh, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Orthopedic Hospital
• Department/Specialty: Pre-Operative Services
• Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
• Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
• Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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

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.

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