Patient (Community) Navigator - Job at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ

Patient (Community) Navigator

Newark, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Patient (Community) Navigator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	NJMS-Emergency Medicine
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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator for NJMS- Emergency Medicine. The Patient Navigator supports various aspects of the Navigator community project funded by CDC. The Patient Navigator will engage in Community outreach, activities and events for those in need of opioid use disorder treatment. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts community outreach activities to connect individuals with care and services, including opioid treatment programs and medication-assisted treatment providers Provides guidance and support to individuals seeking assistance with opioid use disorder Collaborates with hospital and community partners to coordinate medical care and social services for individuals referred from the Emergency Department (ED) or other community programs. Respond alongside the Community Paramedic to overdose calls in the community, providing immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing opioid-related emergencies.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary	$59,590.00
Annual Minimum Salary	59590.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	71303.000
Annual Maximum Salary	84513.000
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in social work or Human Services Plus a minimum of two (2) years of fulltime professional experience working with patients diagnosed with OUD or SUD. Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Hearing is essential. Must be able to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions. Must be able to sit for an extended period and document into an electronic medical record.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The position requires working in a moderate noise office setting. Fast-paced, high-pressure office environment; must be able to cooperate with a broad spectrum of staff and site visits in the University Hospital's Emergency and Observation Department.
Special Conditions	This position is granted funded and has a funding end date of August 31, 2028. This position is hiring at the salary of : 59,590.000

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1076
Posting Open Date	05/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
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Immunization Requirements

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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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2 years