Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Orthopedic Medical Unit

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Department/Specialty: Orthopedic Medical Unit 

Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary liaison between administration, physicians, and managed care partners.

• Care Coordination: Direct treatment efforts while championing quality improvement and staff education.

• Data Synthesis: Compile metrics and track outcomes to drive high-level process improvements.

• Patient Advocacy: Manage specialized referrals and follow-up care for uninsured and under-insured populations.

• Community Engagement: Foster vital relationships with community organizations to extend the continuum of care.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas 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.

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 97,000+ 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

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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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.