RN Registered Nurse - Post-Acute Care RN Patient Navigator

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Job summary

Ascension St. John Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to work as a Patient Navigator. This role involves ensuring smooth care transitions for patients while coordinating with healthcare teams and community organizations. The ideal candidate will hold a valid nursing license and may have experience in Care Management, contributing to the overall quality of care in Tulsa.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse required prior to hire.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
• Experience in Care Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.
• Function as a liaison for management and other stakeholders.
• Compile data and make recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Data tracking

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Details

• Department: Total Quality Management
• Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Hospital: Ascension St. John Medical Center
• Location: Tulsa, OK

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

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

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing 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 of hire.

Additional Preferences

*The scope of this position primarily would focus on the needs of our Post Acute Care pathways, working only with the patients who are transitioning from discharge to the PAC facility and then home.

• An ideal candidate for this position would have previous Care Management experience, plusexperience in any of the following:
  • Skilled Nursing facility
  • Rehab
  • Post Acute Care Facility
  • Long Term Care Facility

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

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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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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