Nurse Patient Navigator - Totowa Menopause Center
About The Position
The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as a point of contact for referring physicians, patients, families, and caregivers, connecting them with clinical, supportive-care, and financial resources available through the St. Joseph Healthcare System and the community. The role coordinates multidisciplinary team activities to support coordinated services and continuity of care, anticipates and addresses barriers to care, facilitates transitions and follow-up, and delivers and coordinates patient education to promote quality outcomes and adherence to the plan of care. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, three to five years of related experience, and a New Jersey Registered Nurse license. Department-specific orientation and certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider (ONS) must be completed within one year of hire. St. Joseph’s Health requires employee BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications to be granted through the American Heart Association. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center on the Paterson campus. It provides a broad range of specialty and subspecialty services. Its nursing team has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999 and received the 2010 Magnet Prize.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Three to five years of previous related work experience.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- Complete department-specific orientation.
- Complete department-specific Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider (ONS) certifications within one year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications must be granted through the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact for referring physicians, patients, families, and caregivers.
- Provide resources and assistance for accessing clinical, supportive-care, and financial services offered by the St. Joseph Healthcare System and community.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary team activities to support coordinated services and continuity of care.
- Anticipate barriers to care and services and intervene to support efficient, timely, and continuous care.
- Facilitate transitions of care and ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments.
- Deliver and coordinate patient education to support quality outcomes and patient compliance with the plan of care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match
- Health and wellness offerings
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a nonprofit health system employee
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance options
- Onsite day care program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
