Patient Navigator

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 13, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Patient Navigator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious 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 University-New 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 state-at Rutgers University-New 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 for NJMS- Infectious Diseases. 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 timelymanner 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 Coordinates PrEP and PEP for clients Provides medical case management for newly diagnosed persons with HIV infection Maintains documentation of all client encounters and complete reporting requirements according to grant and department standards Performs phlebotomy as needed to help with medical follow up. Drives mobile health unit as needed. 8. Participates as an active member on committees as assigned
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary	60,543
Annual Minimum Salary	60543.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	72444.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85865.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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 (five (5) years preferred) 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 and phlebotomy certification required or must be prepared to obtain within six (6) months of employment. New Jersey Driver's License. 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. Bilingual skills. (English/Spanish) preferred. 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	Phlebotomy certification, preferred Case management experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2641
Posting Open Date	11/12/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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