Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Nurse Navigator

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Department 500758 PMR Ambulatory Nursing/SMH Work Shift UR - Day (United States of America) Range UR URCE 214 Compensation Range $76,689.00 - $103,521.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families. FT position available, M-F, days. No weekends, Holidays or on-call. The Nurse Navigator will play a crucial role in guiding patients through the entire continuum of care related to outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation patients. The Navigator helps to remove barriers for patients and provides resources. Assists physicians with patient questions, prescription requests, and disability paperwork. We provide high quality expert medical care for complex and complicated disabling injuries and illnesses with our PM&R outpatient physicians. The multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, therapists and clinical technicians. We offer rehabilitation through the lifespan- pediatrics through geriatrics and our patients and families have seamless access to our services through dedicated staff at our state-of-the-art facilities. Responsibilities include telephone management, patient triage, and coordination of care. Must possess strong assessment and communication skills, be proactive and independent in decision-making and have good organizational skills. 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred. Previous care coordination or nurse navigator experience preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr