Patient Care Navigator

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nurse Navigator duties: Focuses on the patient's needs and helps guide the patient through the healthcare system and works to overcome obstacles that are in the way of the patient receiving the care and treatment they require. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The RN Navigator serves as a liaison between patients, community resources, and providers and supports a smooth transition from hospital to home with a goal of eliminating and/or reducing readmissions, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care across the continuum. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts RN Licensure. 3 Years of RN Experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Hours: 40 hours/week, Day Shift Duties and Responsibilities Assesses and facilitates coordination of multidisciplinary care across the care continuum. Provides communication, advocacy, and education in a culturally competent manner. Triages new patient referrals to ensue timely access to care. Conducts post discharge follow up phone calls and serves as a liaison and patient advocate in navigating the healthcare system. Provides patient education and supports utilizing knowledge of adult learning competencies and education resources to support complete, connected, and comprehensive care. Collects and reports data from patient on barriers, hospital experience, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care team and expedites sequence of patient's care. Serves as a liaison between patient and providers/clinicians to address patient's needs. Assesses patient's needs and ensures such needs are integrated into patient's care plan. Encourages and empowers patients to actively participate in decision making about their treatment and care. Physical Requirements Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care. What We Offer Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one 403(b) retirement plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Free parking About MelroseWakefield Hospital MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians. Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents. About Tufts Medicine A healthcare system that works. Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being. Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $91,879.42 - $117,150.49 based on full-time equivalent Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr