Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Total Quality Management

Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday

• Drive improved patient outcomes by bridging hospital and outpatient care, ensuring seamless continuity and reducing care fragmentation.
• Reduce hospital readmission rates by providing ongoing clinical monitoring and early intervention for post-discharge patients.
• Empower patients through personalized health coaching, education, and support for long-term treatment goals.
• Coordinate care plans among primary care providers, specialists, and community resources, addressing social determinants of health and medication management.
• Transform patients into active participants in their recovery, resulting in measurable improvements in quality metrics for the Total Quality Management department.

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.

• Must be willing to obtain a compact license within 90 days of hire
• Prior Care Manager, Case Manager in Home Health/Hospice, or Patient Navigator in Ambulatory setting
• Willing to travel within 40 mile radius of office for in-field component conducting patient home visits and attending specialty appointments (30%)

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.

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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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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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.