**Description** ** _Summary:_**The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead is a Registered Nurse or licensedNurse Practitioner who provides health and wellness coaching, case managementservices, analysis and expertise regarding CHRISTUS services. These serviceswill be provided by monitoring cases and claims, analyzing biometric andhealth risk assessment data, organizing disease management programs andproactively interacting with members, physicians and other providers.Incumbent oversees integrated data warehouse including program utilization,disease management programs and contracted provider network support.The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, was the firstchildren's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, SouthTexas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor Collegeof Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Ourhighly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, fromPediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, thelatest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implantsand halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highlyregarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services toinclude consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine. **_Responsibilities: _** * Oversee the development, implementation and management of an integrated medical benefit program including case management and healthdisease management. * Establish a system for coordinating the caseload patients 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 diseaseshigh risk individuals (with vendor support) and develop programs to reduce the financial and health risks, using internal hospital programsservices 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 claimcost 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.**_Job Requirements: _****EducationSkills** * Associates 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:_**Varies**_Work Type: _**Full Time **EEO is the law - click below for more information:**We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you wouldlike to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or needassistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844)257-6925.