Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute at UTMB
Health summary: Registered Nurse Patient Navigator for Heart and
Vascular Institute who guides cardiac patients through diagnostic
evaluation, procedures, recovery and follow-up, providing
education, emotional support and care coordination. Requires a BSN,
current RN license in Texas, BLS, and at least three years of
clinical RN or patient navigator experience; responsibilities
include scheduling, patient/family communication, liaising with
referring physicians and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Works
on-site weekdays with occasional additional hours and focuses on
empowering patients to make informed treatment decisions and
ensuring continuity of care. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree in Nursing Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing
or RN patient navigator experience LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR
CERTIFICATIONS Required: BLS Current RN license or valid permit to
practice professional nursing in Texas Certification in nursing
specialty Job Summary: The Patient Navigator guides patients
through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring
that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best
as possible. The navigator will communicate with patients and their
families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and
follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The
navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what
the patient can except and answer all questions. Job Duties:
Performs a variety of duties, including: Navigates patients through
the diagnostic evaluation. Educates, supports and empowers patients
to make informed treatment decisions. Remains a support system
throughout the patient's treatment. Collaborates with the patients,
families and providers in the decision-making process. Offers
medical guidance, acts as a support group, and guides patients and
their caregivers through the treatment process. Provides
consultation and coordination throughout the diagnosis, treatment
and follow-up. Communicates with patients to schedule procedure and
provide preparation instructions and follows up with referring
physicians on procedure status. Keeps open lines of communication
with patients to answer all questions they may have prior to or
after the procedure. Uses clinical expertise to make
recommendations. Identifies and develops relationships with
departments involved in the care of patients by educating them on
the patient navigator role. Facilitates interaction and
communication with all health care staff involved in patient’s
procedure. Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with
experience. Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to
5pm, and as needed on occasion. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB
Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local
laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal
Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and
advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Keywords: patient navigator, cardiac nurse, heart and vascular,
care coordination, patient education, RN, BLS, clinical liaison,
pre/post procedure counseling
Keywords: UTMB Health, Galveston , Patient Navigator (RN) - Heart and Vascular Institute, Healthcare , Galveston, Texas
