Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Orthopedics

Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Medical Park Tower Department/Specialty: Orthopedics Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Travel Required How you'll make an impact in this role Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration by acting as the central link between physicians, administration, and insurance partners to streamline the patient experience. Elevate care standards through the design and implementation of educational initiatives and quality improvement projects that directly enhance clinical outcomes. Empower vulnerable populations by identifying and securing essential medical resources and follow-up support for patients facing financial or insurance barriers. Influence operational strategy by translating performance data into meaningful recommendations that improve departmental efficiency and service delivery. 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. What additional requirements you'll need Experienced Navigator: Leverages over two years of specialized orthopedic expertise and direct clinical experience to coordinate patient care and streamline department workflows. Effective Communicator: Combines a professional, personable demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to facilitate clear communication between patients and multidisciplinary medical teams. 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 99,000+ 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 Equal employment opportunity employer 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr