
RN Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico
RN, Registered Nurse Patient Navigator - Patient Relations
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:RN
Location:Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Summary:
Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and ongoing management of assigned clinical programs across one or more specialty service lines. Provides clinical leadership and operational oversight to ensure program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, quality performance, and optimal patient outcomes. Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, administration, and external partners to support evidence‑based practice, performance improvement, and strategic program growth. May support specialty programs such as stroke, oncology, transplant, trauma, cardiovascular services, or other designated clinical services.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned clinical programs.
- Coordinate clinical, operational, and performance improvement activities to support program goals and outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical liaison between physicians, nursing leadership, administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop and maintain program policies, protocols, clinical pathways, and workflows aligned with evidence‑based guidelines.
- Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcome measures.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses for internal leadership, committees, and external agencies as required.
- Support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and survey preparation activities.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead implementation of corrective actions.
- Provide education, clinical guidance, and program support to staff and stakeholders.
- Participate in strategic planning, program marketing, and growth initiatives as applicable.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
- 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required
- 3 years of experience in clinical program coordination, quality management, case management, or clinical leadership roles required
- Experience supporting specialty clinical programs or service lines preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead program development, implementation, and performance evaluation required
- Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards applicable to clinical programs required
- Ability to analyze data, quality metrics, and outcomes to drive program improvement required
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams required
- Experience developing or maintaining clinical policies, protocols, and pathways required
- Proficiency in electronic health records, data tracking tools, and reporting systems required
- Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills required
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RN single or compact in the state of practice is required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.
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