Senior Nurse Navigator & Clinical Programs Leader

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Clinical Programs Leader to develop and oversee multi‑specialty clinical initiatives, coordinating care quality and compliance. You will partner with physicians, nurses, and admin teams to implement guidelines and drive performance improvement across service lines.

The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, 5 years RN experience, and 3 years in program coordination or leadership.

Qualifications

• RN license as required in practice state.
• 5 years of clinical RN experience required.
• 3 years in clinical program coordination or leadership roles required.
• Experience supporting specialty programs preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards required.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvement required.
• Strong collaboration and communication with physicians and teams required.
• Proficiency with EHRs, data tools, and reporting systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned clinical programs.
• Coordinate clinical, operational, and performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a clinical liaison between physicians, nursing leadership, and administration.
• Develop and maintain policies, protocols, and clinical pathways.
• Monitor metrics, quality indicators, and outcomes.
• Prepare reports and analyses for leadership and external agencies.
• Support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and surveys.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead corrective actions.
• Provide education and program support to staff and stakeholders.
• Participate in strategic planning, program marketing, and growth initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Data tracking tools

Reporting systems

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Clinical Programs Leader to develop and oversee multi‑specialty clinical initiatives, coordinating care quality and compliance. You will partner with physicians, nurses, and admin teams to implement guidelines and drive performance improvement across service lines.

The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, 5 years RN experience, and 3 years in program coordination or leadership.