Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead - Chemotherapy - Relocation Required
Company: Christus Health
Location: Universal City
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description This job requires relocation. Description
Summary: The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead is a
Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse Practitioner who provides health
and wellness coaching, case management services, analysis and
expertise regarding CHRISTUS services. These services will be
provided by monitoring cases and claims, analyzing biometric and
health risk assessment data, organizing disease management programs
and proactively interacting with members, physicians and other
providers. Incumbent oversees integrated data warehouse including
program utilization, disease management programs and contracted
provider network support. Responsibilities: - Oversee the
development, implementation and management of an integrated medical
benefit program including case management and health/disease
management. - Establish a system for coordinating the caseload
patient's care throughout the continuum of care. - Use standard
tools, databases and methodologies to support the health benefit
program and provide leadership in managing cases, events and
diseases that are determined to be targeted priorities by Senior
Management of contracted employers. - Interact with providers and
plan members in case management medical activities to provide the
most efficient and effective service. - Identify targeted chronic
diseases/high risk individuals (with vendor support) and develop
programs to reduce the financial and health risks, using internal
hospital programs/services whenever possible. - Monitor and
evaluate the effects of case management on the patient population.
- Create outcomes-management focus by interdisciplinary analysis of
specific clinical, financial and satisfaction elements for the
patient population. - Assist in the analysis of demographics,
utilization and reimbursement. - Prepare cost analysis and other
reports to determine the reasonableness of claim/cost data and
utilization rates. - Make recommendations based on data analysis
for benefit structure, pharmacy formulary, deductibles, co-pays,
out of pocket, etc. to contracted employer groups. - Maintain
consistent attendance, punctuality and personal appearance in
accordance with CHRISTUS attendance and dress code policies. -
Uphold organizational values by treating others with respect,
keeping commitments and working ethically and with integrity. -
Attend meetings as required and participate in team activities.
Exhibit confidence, motivate and inspire others. - Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with team members,
patients and the public by demonstrating the ability to communicate
verbally and in writing while responding clearly and effectively. -
Demonstrate the ability to read and respond to e-mail and
appointment requests in a timely manner and on a regular basis. -
Use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and
objectives and work in an organized manner. - Demonstrate safety
practices and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors
and fellow team members by following established safety and
infection control standards. Requirements: Education/Skills -
Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience - 5 to 7 years of
experience Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - RN License
in state of employment or compact - BLS Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8
Hours Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, San Antonio , Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead - Chemotherapy - Relocation Required, Healthcare , Universal City, Texas
