RN Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator in Wichita, KS

Details • Department: Patient Access Admitting • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, No Holidays • Hospital: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital • Location: Wichita, KS Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Benefits • 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. Responsibilities Serve as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care. • Function as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers. • Coordinate efforts for treatment and promote quality improvement and educational efforts. • Compile data, track outcomes, and make recommendations for process improvement. • Provide referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas 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. Additional Preferences Patient Navigator role working on the admission's team for the Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital; RN; Patient Navigation experience preferred; ability to work in a team environment; may require local travel to acute care facilities. Why Join Our Team 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 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify Statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.