Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500641 Pulmonary Lab - SMH Nursing

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 214

Compensation Range:

$76,398.00 - $99,320.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families.

Full time 40 hours M-F 8-4:30; no weekends or holidays

The NN specializes in teaching pulmonary disease and bronchoscopy procedures and will provide comprehensive medical navigation for patients throughout the pulmonary diagnostic and treatment continuum. will support patients from initial pulmonary referral and lung cancer screening through diagnostic bronchoscopy, diagnosis disclosure, and transition to treatment or ongoing surveillance. The navigator serves as a central point of contact, ensuring timely, coordinated, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and pulmonary providers, Identifies resources for patient self-management skills, Identifies barriers to a successful care management path and develops strategies to overcome them, Participates in the development of evidence-based protocols, policies, workflows, guidelines, and flow sheets within the medical home model, Keeps abreast of organizational developments and practices that may impact operations by engaging in continuing education, professional organizations, seminars, and relevant literature. Registered Nurse, BSN/ Master’s preferred.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.