Nurse Navigator - Physician Practice

HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to accompany patients through the care continuum in collaboration with surgeons and providers. You will assess patient and family educational, financial, psychosocial, nutritional, and clinical needs, and connect families to resources within the health system and community.

You will also assess eligibility for clinical trials and help patients access appropriate care and services, supporting the care team with independent judgment and

Qualifications

• Graduate of licensed school of nursing with RN license.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking RN skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with physicians and families.

Responsibilities

• Navigate patient care with surgeons/providers; assess patient and family educational, financial, psychosocial, nutritional, and clinical needs.
• Connect patients and families to resources within the health system and the community.
• Assess eligibility for clinical trials and facilitate access to care.

Skills

RN with clinical experience

MS Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Critical thinking

Independent working

Education

RN license

BSN (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The nurse navigator in collaboration with the surgeons and/or providers and the entire healthcare team navigates the care for patients including but not limited to: ongoing assessment of patient and family needs including educational, financial, psychosocial, nutritional, and clinical; connecting patients and families to available resources within the health system and in the community, assessing patients for eligibility for clinical trials and facilitates access to care.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of licensed school of nursing;
• RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Proficient computer skills- proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking RN skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, APNs, patients, and their families.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• BSN

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• National Certification.