Patient Navigator, ACO

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Navigator, ACO to enhance patient care and health outcomes. This role involves close collaboration with healthcare providers, patient education, and ensuring effective treatment coordination. Ideal candidates will have advanced nursing knowledge, strong communication skills, and a passion for patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in nursing required.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
• Experience in a variety of patient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate patient treatment plans.
• Educate patients on health promotion and self-care skills.
• Implement care coordination plans in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Multitasking

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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.

A Patient Navigator, ACO works closely with primary care physicians and various specialty physicians and services to maximize the health status of patients. This position requires a high frequency of contact with the very high risk ACO patient and their care givers for education of health promotion and self care skills as well as facilitating compliance with the required quality measures for all ACO patients. Ensures the coordination and communication of a patient's treatment plan and general status to all care givers during all transitions of care. This position requires advanced nursing knowledge and expertise to identify and implement improvement processes and the ability to direct and implement care coordination plans both in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nursing.
• Minimum of 5+ recent years in nursing.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including motivational interviewing skills, in order to interact effectively and motivate patients to change behavior when necessary.
• Must be proficient at multitasking and prioritization working in a high volume environment with little supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and deduction skills.
• Good reasoning and problem solving ability and be able to take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems.
• Must be organized and able to multitask.
• Ability to work in stressful situations and be flexible to accommodate patient and family needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency and comfort with PC and Microsoft office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in a variety of patient settings.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!