Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is hiring for a Day shift, full-time Registered Nurse. The role focuses on coordinating treatment plans, connecting care teams, and driving quality improvement across departments.

You will support patient-centered care and help connect patients with needed resources. The position requires RN licensure with a Diploma from an accredited nursing program; BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required at hire/transfer.
• BLS Provider certification preferred (AHA or ARC).

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison connecting administrative teams, physicians, managed care organizations and community partners.
• Coordinates collaborative treatment plans to ensure continuous, patient-centered care delivery.
• Champions healthcare education and clinical quality improvement initiatives across departments.
• Compiles essential care data, monitors clinical outcomes and recommends actionable process improvements.
• Connects uninsured and underinsured patients with critical community resources, referrals and follow-up support.

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Facility: Ascension St. Vinccent's Riverside Hospital

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility: Ascension St. Vinccent's Riverside Hospital

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Serves as a vital liaison connecting administrative teams, physicians, managed care organizations and community partners.
• Coordinates collaborative treatment plans to ensure continuous, patient-centered care delivery.
• Champions healthcare education and clinical quality improvement initiatives across departments.
• Compiles essential care data, monitors clinical outcomes and recommends actionable process improvements.
• Connects uninsured and underinsured patients with critical community resources, referrals and follow-up support.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Registered Nurse 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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