RN Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator

  • Ascension Expired
  • Derby, Kansas
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Details

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis

Department/Speciality: Patient Access Admitting

Schedule: Day Shift l Full- Time | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5 pm. No holidays

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities
  • Guide patients and families through the entire continuum of care, serving as a dedicated navigator to ensure a seamless transition into and through the rehabilitation process .

  • Collaborate as a strategic liaison between medical staff, administration, and insurance providers to streamline communication and advocate for the patient's treatment plan .

  • Analyze care outcomes and patient data to drive process improvements that directly enhance the quality of service provided by the clinical team .

  • Champion health equity by securing essential referrals and follow-up support for uninsured or underinsured patients, ensuring no one is left behind in their recovery journey .

  • Cultivate a high-performing team environment within the Patient Access Admitting department, occasionally traveling to local acute care facilities to facilitate patient transitions

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas 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.
Additional Preferences

May require local travel to acute care facilities.

Why Join Our Team

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

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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Details

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis

Department/Speciality: Patient Access Admitting

Schedule: Day Shift l Full- Time | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5 pm. No holidays

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities
  • Guide patients and families through the entire continuum of care, serving as a dedicated navigator to ensure a seamless transition into and through the rehabilitation process .

  • Collaborate as a strategic liaison between medical staff, administration, and insurance providers to streamline communication and advocate for the patient's treatment plan .

  • Analyze care outcomes and patient data to drive process improvements that directly enhance the quality of service provided by the clinical team .

  • Champion health equity by securing essential referrals and follow-up support for uninsured or underinsured patients, ensuring no one is left behind in their recovery journey .

  • Cultivate a high-performing team environment within the Patient Access Admitting department, occasionally traveling to local acute care facilities to facilitate patient transitions

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas 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.
Additional Preferences

May require local travel to acute care facilities.

Why Join Our Team

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

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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Job ID: 511438063
Originally Posted on: 2/26/2026

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