Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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 act as a liaison between patients, their families, and referring physicians to ensure comprehensive care.

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
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient NavigationClinical NursingPatient EducationCare CoordinationCommunicationRegistered Nurse

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Navigator (RN) - Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (RN) — ranked against 52 active Cardiology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 52% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.0% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 52 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Typical market rent
$1,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Higher Education
Galveston, TX
51-200 employees