Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator for a nursing job in Waco, Texas.

• Specialty: Nurse Navigator
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

RN Patient Navigator Heart Coordinator
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Patient Navigator RN, ensure smooth patient care coordination. Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team. Work autonomously and with the team. Also serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.
Essential Functions of the Role
Care for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.
Schedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.
Visit doctors often, support patient-office communication.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
Conduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.
Maintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.
Attend case conferences to expand your knowledge. Participate in community service events.
Work together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.
Welcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.
Assist in guiding patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.
Key Success Factors
Exceptional abilities in guidance, decision-making, and delegating tasks.
Understanding of care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management.
Proficiency in managing patient care and conducting patient assessments.
Excellent communication skills. I interact with doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community representatives comfortably.
Capabilities to track, evaluate, and document a patient's progress in compliance with their care plan.
Proficiency in aiding patients to access resources within the community.
Collaborative skills to work in tandem with both internal and external medical personnel, partnerships, and organizations.
Adaptability to assess, adjust, and respond calmly to changes and crisis situations.
Discretion in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of relevant experience to the table.
Registered Licensed Nurse.
You have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS)

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #2​5​0​0​9​8​1​5.

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program