Patient Navigator Non-Clinical - Somerset, NJReq #:0000137004

　　Category:Oncology Nursing

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

　　Department:Alliance for Equity in Cancer

　　Location:

　　SBC Corporation, Somerset, Somerset, NJ 07052

　　The Oncology Lay Navigator position is a grant funded position with Alliance for Equity in Cancer

　　Job Summary

　　The Patient Navigator collaborates with the primary care provider, all members of the health care team, and community organizations to accept referrals and manage cancer screening/oncology caseload. She/he works with other healthcare professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, diversity, ethical integrity, and trust.

　　As part of the cancer outreach program, the Oncology Lay Navigator supports and executes the interventions and strategies in a particular territory to impact coordination of cancer care, integration with primary care and other specialty care, patient-centered communication and engagement in care and psychosocial and other supportive care with the goal to improve access to high-quality cancer care for underserved populations.

　　The Oncology Lay Navigator supports care that is culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate, building collaborations with trusted community-based partner organizations that can help address the social determinants of health and the innovative use of digital tools to reduce barriers to care.

　　Job Requirements

　　Associates degree in Health Care, Human Services or a related field or equivalent work experience.

　　The candidate must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive a car.

　　Minimum of 2 years of health care in an office/clinic/hospital setting or human services experience preferred

　　Community Health Worker based care with a focus on culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate assessment experience preferred

　　Previous experience in presenting health education materials to individuals and small groups.

　　Ability to effectively communicate preventive health and health management philosophies through community outreach

　　Spanish speaking preferred

　　Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a vast array of internal and external health care providers. Demonstrates ability to be confident, personable, self-motivated. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, knowledge, judgment and leadership in a multidisciplinary environment. Knowledge of the relevant of health information and appropriate documentation methods. All patient related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff.

　　Other Duties:

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　Additional Information:

　　We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

　　Medical/Dental/Vision plans

　　401 (k)

　　Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

　　Short & Long Term Disability

　　Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer