RN-Patient Navigator

Ascension; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A national health system is seeking a Registered Nurse in Atlanta to serve as a patient navigator throughout the care continuum. Responsibilities include coordinating treatment efforts and providing referrals for uninsured patients. Ideal candidates will hold the required nursing licensure and preferred BLS certification. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and making a positive community impact.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• BLS Provider preferred from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient navigator throughout care continuum.
• Coordinate efforts for treatment and promote quality improvement.
• Provide referrals/support for uninsured or underinsured patients.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure

BLS Provider certification

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing program

Job description

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• 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.

Additional Preferences

RN with compact license HIGHLY desired.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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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.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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