Patient Navigator
Rutgers University
Full-time
On-site
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Client/Customer Success
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Patient Navigator for the Department of Medicine-Infectious Disease within the New Jersey Medical School. 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. 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.
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. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years full-time professional experience with HIV / AIDS . Case management experience. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Patient Navigator for the Department of Medicine-Infectious Disease within the New Jersey Medical School. 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. 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.
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. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years full-time professional experience with HIV / AIDS . Case management experience. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).