Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Patient Navigator
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department
NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Patient Navigator for Medicine-Infectious Disease Practice within the New Jersey Medical School.
The primary purpose of the Patient Navigator position is to provide clinic and community-based HIV, STI testing, and case management services to persons with and at risk for HIV infection. Performs a biopsychosocial assessment and develops an informed care plan to address any identified social service needs and treatment adherence barriers. As part of the team, the Patient Navigator will provide services in clinical settings and on the mobile health unit including working select weekend and evening hours. Maintains the confidential integrity of all client level information. Proactively reports any issues requiring action, intervention, or resolution to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
The primary purpose of the Patient Navigator position is to provide clinic and community-based HIV, STI testing, and case management services to persons with and at risk for HIV infection. Performs a biopsychosocial assessment and develops an informed care plan to address any identified social service needs and treatment adherence barriers. As part of the team, the Patient Navigator will provide services in clinical settings and on the mobile health unit including working select weekend and evening hours. Maintains the confidential integrity of all client level information. Proactively reports any issues requiring action, intervention, or resolution to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Orients clients and provides information about the available services of the ID Practice.
- Performs a biopsychosocial assessment and develops a care plan to address the client’s needs initially and at a minimum every six months.
- Coordinates the activities of physicians, clinical staff, patients and families and other agencies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assists patients diagnosed with HIV to navigate the healthcare system. Assists patients in overcoming barriers within the health care system to ensure adherence to medication regimen and appointments. Escorts patients to dental and other services.
- Assists physicians with all secretarial/coordination aspects of patient care for patients and follows physician protocols according to diagnosis and referral.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
56258.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
67315.000
Annual Maximum Salary
79787.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services plus two (2) years (five (5) years preferred) of full-time professional experience with HIV/AIDS.
- Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
- NJ certification as a HIV Counselor and Phlebotomy certification required or must be prepared to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
- Valid Driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Completed or be eligible to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Training Course.
- Must be able/willing to learn to drive mobile unit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows based Excel, Access and Word.
- Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment utilizing professional level of knowledge to establish the work priorities within the scope of responsibility.
- Excellent and demonstrated customer service skills.
- Case management experience.
- Ability to work varied schedules which may include weekends/ evenings.
- Must fulfill all required job qualifications including requirements resulting from current/future modifications to federal/state funding guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills. (English/Spanish).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Lifting up to 10 lbs.
- Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0185
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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