RN-Care Navigator

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking an RN-Care Navigator for the OB/GYN service line in New Bedford, MA. The role supports care coordination across the continuum and involves education and resource provision for patients and families.

Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 24 flex 32hrs with location at OBGYN – New Bedford. Minimum qualifications include BSN and MA/RI RN licensure, 4 years of clinical experience (2+ in related setting), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Massachusetts RN licensure required (MA/RI).
• 4 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a related setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Oncology and/or GYN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent care coordination across the continuum for assigned patient population.
• Organize and facilitate clinical visit needs and education for patients and families.
• Support patients and families with information and resources for available services.
• Create, monitor, and improve clinical quality indicators for program evaluation and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate case conferences and document outcomes with treatment recommendations.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

BSN

RN Licensure (MA/RI)

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented RN-Care Navigator

Hours: 24 flex 32hrs

Shift:Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: OBGYN – New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position reports to the Medical Director of Service Line and Director/Manager/Designee. Provide consistent care coordination across the continuum, assessing the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Serve as ongoing resource for patients throughout the care continuum. Organize and facilitate clinical visit needs. Assist patients and families by providing education, support and information regarding available resources for assigned patient population within the Care Center and Southcoast community. Provide educational materials and referrals to appropriate support groups and services. Support patient and families to ensure compliance with care. Create, monitor, and improve clinical quality indicators for program evaluation and any applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements. Facilitate prospective and/or retrospective case conferences, documentation of conference outcomes including treatment recommendations for each patient.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required. A Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing or the equivalent education and experience is required.
• Four (4) years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a related setting is required.
• Previous training as a care navigator, coordinator, or manager is highly desirable.
• Previous ambulatory/outpatient experience is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment required.
• Knowledge and clinical expertise in community services available to patients and their families required.
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Oncology and/or GYN experience preferred.
• Obtain additional certification as indicated for assigned patient population within two years.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.