Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute
Compensation
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Job Description
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.
Education & Experience
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
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process by communicating procedure details, preparation, and recovery expectations. They also facilitate communication between patients, families, and referring physicians to ensure patient needs are met.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and possess a current Texas RN license. A minimum of three years of clinical RN or patient navigator experience is required, along with BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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