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:

500648 Ambulatory Medicine

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 214

Compensation Range:

$76,398.00 - $99,320.00

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.

FT position available, primarily days.

Strong Internal Medicine is seeking a motivated, team-oriented NN, RN to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing high-quality primary care to an adult population. In this critical role, the nurse will lead the coordination of clinical care within our Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Working collaboratively under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and Site Medical Director, the Nurse Navigator will play a central role in care planning, care facilitation, and proactive patient management. This includes managing access and utilization, coordinating across the healthcare continuum, and improving outcomes for our high-risk patients.Coordinate and oversee care for patients identified as high-risk based on health risk assessments/appraisals. Support patients through transitions of care by identifying gaps in care and coordinating follow-up. Serve as the central point of contact for care coordination at the point of service and through targeted outreach and follow-up. Facilitate access to clinical and ancillary services both within and outside the health system to support the patient’s care plan. RN with current New York State license required. Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience required. Outpatient primary care experience preferred. Experience in community health, care management, transitional care and/or disease management is 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.