Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Waco Lung

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco,Texas

Facility: Ascension Medical Group Providence Lung Clinic

Department/Specialty: Waco Lung

Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Navigate the patient journey across the continuum of care to ensure seamless transitions and personalized support at every stage.

• Bridge communication gaps between physicians, administration, and community partners to streamline complex treatment plans and improve care delivery.

• Drive clinical excellence by leading quality improvement and educational initiatives that directly enhance patient safety and outcomes.

• Champion health equity by securing vital referrals and follow-up resources for uninsured populations to ensure no patient is left behind.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Clinical Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas 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.

What additional requirements you'll need

• RN experience and Oncology experience preferred
• Organized, hardworking and able to adapt to quick changing assignments during the day- compassionate with patients as a lot of our patients are dealing with newly diagnosed cancer

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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

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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.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.