Registered Nurse (rn) Referral Navigator

eureka.utexas.edu

Austin, TX, US
Base: $87,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Clinical assessment and triage skills
Referral management and coordination
Insurance verification and authorization
The Registered Nurse Referral Navigator plays a critical role in supporting UT Health Austin by redesigning care and improving health outcomes through efficient referral management

Job Summary

  • The Registered Nurse Referral Navigator plays a critical role in supporting UT Health Austin by redesigning care and improving health outcomes through efficient referral management.
  • This position functions autonomously to manage inbound and outbound referrals, verify insurance coverage, and facilitate timely access to specialty care clinics across the academic medical enterprise.
  • The role requires leveraging RN-level assessment skills to determine referral urgency, coordinate diagnostic testing, and serve as a primary liaison between patients, providers, and specialists.

Matching Summary

The Registered Nurse Referral Navigator plays a critical role in supporting UT Health Austin by redesigning care and improving health outcomes through efficient referral management.

Salary

Base: $87,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical assessment and triage skills
  • Referral management and coordination
  • Insurance verification and authorization
  • Electronic health record documentation
  • Patient education and communication

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in academic health systems
  • Knowledge of managed care processes
  • Population health principles expertise
  • Continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Epic EMR system proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field
  • Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience
  • Current unrestricted Texas RN licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification within 6 months
  • Experience with electronic health records

Work Rights

Not specified

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