What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator - Visiting Nurse Association - Shift: Days, 40 hours position at Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Nurse Navigator is the clinical team support role that facilitates care management. The nurse navigator provides care navigation through daily prioritization of patient services and follow up with referral sources, primary care providers, patients, clinicians, and clinical leaders through the management of incoming communication to the agency.
Experience
- Two years of community health experience in a Medicare certified agency
- Demonstrated clinical competency and current knowledge of the principles and practices of home care
- Demonstrated familiarity with DPH regulatory standards preferred
- Demonstrated coaching/team building skills required
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle conflict required
- Demonstrated flexibility both in thought process and in time availability
Education and Training
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
License & Certification
- RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
CPR
Other Requirements
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
- Ability to coach, mentor and motivate others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible regarding working hours
- Knowledge of community resources
- Must possess a current driving license and be able to drive in inclement weather
- Exemplifies Customer Service Standards
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
