Patient Navigator (RN) – Outpatient Clinic

Pay: $45–$50 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Onsite, Galveston, TX
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Navigator (Registered Nurse) to support patients through the healthcare journey in a structured outpatient clinical setting. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who excels in patient education, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Patient Navigator serves as a consistent point of contact, helping patients and families understand procedures, preparation, recovery, and follow-up while reducing anxiety and improving overall care experiences.

This position offers a stable weekday schedule, a low nurse-to-patient ratio, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while making a direct impact on care outcomes.

• Guide patients through diagnostic evaluations, procedures, and follow-up care

• Educate and support patients and families to promote informed decision-making

• Coordinate care across providers, departments, and referring physicians

• Schedule procedures and provide detailed preparation instructions

• Maintain consistent communication with patients before and after procedures

• Address patient questions and concerns using clinical judgment and expertise

• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the care continuum

• Build collaborative relationships with clinical and administrative teams

• Document care coordination and patient interactions accurately in the electronic medical record

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical RN or RN Patient Navigator experience

• Active RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas

• Current BLS certification

• Nursing specialty certification

• Strong working knowledge of Epic electronic health records

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Patient-focused mindset with a calm, supportive approach

• Outpatient clinic and patient care units

• Primarily office-based with periods of walking and standing

• May involve exposure to standard healthcare occupational hazards

• Consistent weekday schedule with no nights or weekends

• Low nurse-to-patient ratio allowing for high-quality, personalized care

• Patient-centered role focused on education, advocacy, and coordination

• Supportive clinical environment emphasizing teamwork and communication

If you are a Registered Nurse passionate about guiding patients through complex healthcare experiences and delivering compassionate, coordinated care, this opportunity offers both professional fulfillment and work-life balance.