Nurse Navigator

Company: New Jersey Urology, LLC
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Join the largest Urology Group in New Jersey! With more than 60 convenient locations and over 140 top doctors and providers, New Jersey Urology is leading the way in delivering innovative, compassionate urologic care that optimizes the quality of life and setting the standards in the patient experience.New Jersey Urology is seeking a Nurse Navigator in Cherry Hill, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who exudes compassion and care, and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be a self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains a positive outlook and ensures that all patients' needs are met.This position comes with a generous benefits package, including, medical, dental, vision, prescription, Paid Time Off, 401K and supplemental insurances.Responsibilities:

• Actively managing patient list through EMR and 3rd party applications, to ensure all patients in the clinic receive the appropriate care.
• Actively screening the patient population for new patients who may benefit from the clinic's services.
• Administering/assisting with the administration of advanced therapies including IV infusions and SQ injections.
• Managing patient medications and side effects, including those filled in-house.
• Coordinating and/or participating in meetings, QA committee, and department staff meetings.
• Coordinating care with entire clinic team (pharmacy tech, MA, financial counselor).
• Completing monthly chart checks and promptly reporting any issues.
• Serving as the primary clinical contact for patient issues.
• Navigating patients through set pathways.
• Facilitating communication between physicians/management.
• Continuously assessing and improving the performance of care and services provided.
• Notifying management promptly of any resource needs.
• Assisting clinic physicians during clinic hours.
• Assisting with patient scheduling, prior-authorizations, chart review and obtaining financial assistance.
• Making referrals to outside resources as appropriate.Experience and Education:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
  • Minimum three to five years of Nursing care experience preferred
  • AS in Nursing Required; Bachelors of Nursing degree preferred
  • Current Valid New Jersey State Nursing License
  • CPR Certification Required and must be willing to get or already have BLS CertificationPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • This position requires sitting, walking and standing
    • The use of hands to write, use computer and manipulate papers is constantly required
    • Talking and hearing are constant requirements
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
    • The employee must be able to lift and/or move patients on a regular basis
    • Employee will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is minimal.DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.New Jersey Urology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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