RN-Care Navigator

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

1d•$45 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. The organization has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This role is for a talented RN-Care Navigator at the OBGYN department in New Bedford, MA.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.
A Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing or the equivalent education and experience is required.
Four (4) years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a related setting is required.
Ability to multi-task, handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment required.
Knowledge and clinical expertise in community services available to patients and their families required.
Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Previous training as a care navigator, coordinator, or manager is highly desirable.
Previous ambulatory/outpatient experience is preferred.
Oncology and/or GYN experience preferred.
Obtain additional certification as indicated for assigned patient population within two years.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent care coordination across the continuum, assessing the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient.
Serve as an ongoing resource for patients throughout the care continuum.
Organize and facilitate clinical visit needs.
Assist patients and families by providing education, support, and information regarding available resources for assigned patient population within the Care Center and Southcoast community.
Provide educational materials and referrals to appropriate support groups and services.
Support patients and families to ensure compliance with care.
Create, monitor, and improve clinical quality indicators for program evaluation and any applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements.
Facilitate prospective and/or retrospective case conferences, documentation of conference outcomes including treatment recommendations for each patient.