Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Pediatric Neurosciences

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's - Specialty Pavilion

Department/Specialty: Pediatric Neurosciences

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 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.

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Bridge critical communication gaps by acting as the primary liaison between healthcare management, physicians, payers, and community organizations to ensure seamless patient care and collaboration.
• Elevate the standard of care by coordinating multi-disciplinary treatment plans, driving quality improvement initiatives, and championing ongoing clinical education.
• Translate data into action by tracking patient outcomes and compiling key metrics to recommend and implement strategic process improvements.
• Champion health equity by connecting uninsured and underinsured patients with vital community resources and financial support to ensure continuity of care.

What Minimum Requirements 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 Preferences We're Seeking

• Specialized Clinical Background: Prior experience in a neurology clinic is strongly recommended, specifically including foundational knowledge of neuroimmunology.
• Operational Expertise: Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills and familiarity with infusion procedures, including dosing protocols and prior authorization workflows.

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.

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