Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department: Total Quality Management

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 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

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.