Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking a BHS Patient and Family Navigator!

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

The Navigator will serve as a patient liaison to help patients and family members “navigate” the complex healthcare systems. This position will work with a multidisciplinary team providing improved comprehensive behavioral health services to patients. This position requires expertise to identify and implement improvement processes, and the ability to design, direct and implement teaching plans. Internal and external contacts include nursing staff and management, physicians, patients, families, community agencies, and professional peers.

The ultimate goal of the program is to provide care that is coordinated and navigated along an agreed care path with all information available to patients and families as needed, and thus, minimizing barriers along the full continuum of care.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human services filed such as social work, psychology, behavioral sciences, or nursing required.
• One year mental health experience required
• Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) is preferred

Work Schedule

• Day, Evening and Weekend Hours (7 days per week, with overnight potential)

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $19.50 - $29.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?