Perinatal Nurse Navigator

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Perinatal Nurse Navigator? At St. David's North Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.Candidates must live in the North Austin Medical Center area in Austin, TX and will focus on our Perinatal patients. Job Summary and Qualifications AsaNurse Navigator, you willfunction as a member of the multidisciplinary team andserveas an advocate and educator for patients with all types of medical conditions.You willbe responsible forsupportingpatients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. You willfacilitatepatient follow-up through coaching, information transfer, and communicationtoimprove continuity of care, enhance the medical management of complex diseases, and streamline the intervention process. You will alsoguide patients and families through the healthcare system byassistingwith access issuestoexpeditethetimeliness of care and treatment.You willachieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the defined plan of care,assistingwith appointments,assistingin resolvingbarriers, providing education, and connecting with community resources.You willalso assume responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration.Youareresponsible fortimelydata collection that promotes tracking of the navigation program performance in line with HCA Healthcare, division,and facility goals (growth, quality, practice guidelines,etc). What you will do in this role: Serves as a patient advocate Assesses the patient’s medical and psychosocial needs astheypertainto their primary medical or surgical condition for navigation Usesappropriate toolstoidentifypatient needs and barriers to care and provides access to potential resolutions Identifieshealth disparities andassistsintheremoval of these disparities Providesappropriate education, outreach, and support to patients and families. Ensures the patient is empowered to manage his/her healthcare needs Provideshealthcare system guidance and promotes adherence to recommended treatment throughout the care pathway Supports providers byassistingpatients and/or families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including education, clinical research studies (as applicable), andtechnologicaladvances Provides education/connection to community and external resources, such as access to supportive care, financial support, and return to work Streamlinesprocessfor patients byassistingwith appointment scheduling in a compliant manner Ensures the organization of appointments and explains the sequence of treatmentsEnsures smooth transitions between care modalities, facilities, and providers Facilitates patient movement through theappropriate clinicalpathway and collaborates with physicians to ensure patient compliance Reinforces patient-specific teaching as defined by the patient’s provider Conducts follow-up conversations with patients and communicates any concerns, changes, or social needs to theappropriate physicianor other care provider Attends andparticipatesin Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM) and/or other care planning conferences, as required bythenavigation program Ensuresappropriate patientdata is available, including assessment and documentation Educates the patient and familyregardingplanned procedures, medications,and treatments What you will need in this role: 1-3 years of experience in Nursing - Required 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Navigator and/or patient educator in service line - Preferred Education Associate’s Degree in NursingrequiredBachelor’s Degree in Nursingpreferred Licenses and Certifications Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred if remote position) - RequiredRegistered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices,in accordance withlaw and regulation. - Required Benefits St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support,including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Good people beget good people.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Perinatal Nurse Navigator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-04-29