RN Navigator - Addiction Services - Zanesville/Cambridge - Full Time

General Summary Substance Abuse RN Navigator will be a member of and work collaboratively with the substance abuse care team, including LISW, NP’s, Care Coordinator and Physician Leaders. The Navigator will provide clinical care, leadership and quality improvement in substance abuse screening, referral and treatment, including coordinating and providing clinical care for patients in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program. The Navigator will collaborate with providers across departments and community partners to improve prevention, screening and referral for treatment within the community. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma. Completion of an accredited educational program for Registered Nurse and current non-restricted Ohio RN license. Three to five years’ experience as a registered nurse. Current CPR certification required. Up to date immunizations as required by MVHC. Good written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail. Basic computer skills. Working Conditions Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation. Carry up to 20 lbs occasionally. Standing 1-2 hours at a time. Walking approximately 30 minutes per hour throughout the day. Frequent stooping, bending, reaching or grasping for objects. Manual dexterity required. Withstanding pressure and dealing with emergency situations as needed. Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours. Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Ability to deal with upset or disgruntled patients to deescalate situations. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Assists all patients through the healthcare system by acting as a patient advocate and navigator. Participates in Patient-Centered Medical Home team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Participates on a team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits and programmatic evaluation related to the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions. Promotes clear communication among the care team by ensuring awareness of patient care plans. Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age and demonstrates knowledge and skills to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs in a multi-cultural setting. Works with patients both in person and over the phone to remind and review their plan of care and progress towards set goals. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Assists the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Manages all aspects of developing, implementing and evaluating individualized patient care plans for patients with substance abuse in collaboration with the Substance Abuse Care Team. Collaborates with community-based services to bridge care and gaps in service. Coordinates access to addiction services, utilizing appropriate community resources. Assists in the development and participates in community-based services for prevention, screening and referral. Coordinates and manages schedule nurse visits. Assessment and monitoring of patients in the induction, stabilization and maintenance phases of treatment. Develops a care plan to promote patient engagement in self-care, decrease risk status and minimize hospital and ED utilization. Utilizes behavior strategies to assist patients adopt health behaviors, improve self-care and promote self-management goals. Follows up with patients within 24 hours on inpatient discharge and 48 hours of ED visit notification. Acts as clinical liaison for Payor Based Care Management programs, including processing and coordinating referrals and insurance approval. Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient’s progress/risk status in EHR and communicates with the care team. Files reports and updates databases as needed. Position Details Full Time. Benefit Eligible. About MVHC Founded in 2008, MVHC serves as a best-in-class health care resource to ensure all members of the communities we serve have access to high-quality, affordable health care. As a community of care, we are dedicated to serving the primary care needs of the residents in our convenient locations in Muskingum, Morgan, Coshocton and Guernsey counties. We are local, non-profit, and community owned. The MVHC community is comprised of more than 500 staff and providers committed to health care. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and a health savings account option for those who qualify. All insurance benefits are available for both employee and family, regardless of what a spouse may be offered through his/her employer. 401k with employer match for those who qualify. Paid time off plus seven paid holidays per year for those who qualify. Employer paid life insurance. Voluntary life insurance benefits. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Educational Assistance Program for those who qualify. Access to Credit Union. Wellness program. Ability to earn an insurance premium reduction for those who qualify. Fitness membership monthly stipend. Employee satisfaction rating of 90%. And many more benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr MVHC