Patient Navigator

Patient Navigator

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title - Patient Navigator

Job Category - Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department - NJMS - Medicine Infect 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 UniversityNew 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 stateat Rutgers UniversityNew 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 in the Department of Infectious Disease within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), 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:

• Provides a confidential assessment for those clients living with HIV and clients being referred for PrEP services determine the HIV prevention needs of the clients whether their test results are positive or negative; this includes the registration and planning of prevention services.
• Provides HIV and STI confidential pre and post-test counseling for identified patients and others according to NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and documents accordingly.
• Provides counseling and testing services at the clinic and/or outside events and mobile health unit.
• Conducts quality controls daily and weekly (e.g. Room temperature, freezer temperature, perform controls etc.).
• Familiarizes and maintains knowledge of policies and procedures related to all aspects of STI and HIV counseling and testing.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 22S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 61512.000

Mid Range Salary - 73603.000

Maximum Salary - 87239.000

Offer Information - The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement - Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description - HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

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 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. Valid Driver's license required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Must be able/willing to learn to drive mobile unit. Must have completed or be eligible to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Training Course. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows based Excel, Access and Word required. 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 required. Ability to work varied schedules which may include weekends/ evenings. Incumbent must fulfill all required job qualifications including requirements resulting from current/future modifications to federal/state funding guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications - Five (5) years preferred. Case management experience and Phlebotomy certification preferred. Bilingual skills. (English/Spanish) preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICALDEMANDS: Time spent on the physical activities: up to 1/3 standing, walking, sitting; over 2/3 using hand to finger, handle, or feel; over 2/3 reaching with hands and arms; no climbing or balancing; no stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; over 2/3 talking or hearing, and no tasting or smelling. Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. No special vision requirements. WORKENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise.

Special Conditions