Perinatal Nurse Navigator

Company: Medical City Dallas
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Perinatal Nurse Navigator today with Medical City Dallas. Candidates must live in the Medical City Dallas in Dallas, TX area and focuses on Perinatal patients. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Nurse Navigator, you will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serve as an advocate and educator for patients with all types of medical conditions. You will be responsible for supporting patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. You will facilitate patient follow-up through coaching, information transfer, and communication to improve continuity of care, enhance the medical management of complex diseases, and streamline the intervention process. You will also guide patients and families through the healthcare system by assisting with access issues to expedite the timeliness of care and treatment. You will achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the defined plan of care, assisting with appointments, assisting in resolving barriers, providing education, and connecting with community resources. You will also 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. You are responsible for timely data 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 as they pertain to their primary medical or surgical condition for navigation Uses appropriate tools to identify patient needs and barriers to care and provides access to potential resolutions Identifies health disparities and assists in the removal of these disparities Provides appropriate education, outreach, and support to patients and families. Ensures the patient is empowered to manage his/her healthcare needs Provides healthcare system guidance and promotes adherence to recommended treatment throughout the care pathway Supports providers by assisting patients and/or families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including education, clinical research studies (as applicable), and technological advances Provides education/connection to community and external resources, such as access to supportive care, financial support, and return to work Streamlines process for patients by assisting with appointment scheduling in a compliant manner Ensures the organization of appointments and explains the sequence of treatments Ensures smooth transitions between care modalities, facilities, and providers Facilitates patient movement through the appropriate clinical pathway 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 the appropriate physician or other care provider Attends and participates in Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM) and/or other care planning conferences, as required by the navigation program Ensures appropriate patient data is available, including assessment and documentation Educates the patient and family regarding planned 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 Nursing required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred Licenses and Certifications Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred if remote position) – Required Registered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation. – Required Benefits Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings 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 counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Navigator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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.

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