Patient Navigator

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator in the Department of Infectious Disease within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS),

The primary purpose of the Patient Navigator position is to provide clinic and community-based HIV, STI testing, and case management services topersons with and at risk for HIV infection. Performs a biopsychosocial assessment and develops an informed care plan to address any identified social service needs and treatment adherence barriers. As part of the team, the Patient Navigator will provide services in clinical settings and on the mobile health unit including working select weekend and evening hours. Maintains the confidential integrity of all client level information. Proactively reports any issues requiring action, intervention, or resolution to the Program Manager in a timely manner.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides a confidential assessment for those clients living with HIV and clients being referred for PrEP services determine the HIV prevention needs of the clients whether their test results are positive or negative; this includes the registration and planning of prevention services.
• Provides HIV and STI confidential pre and post-test counseling for identified patients and others according to NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and documents accordingly.
• Provides counseling and testing services at the clinic and/oroutside events and mobile health unit.
• Conducts quality controls daily and weekly (e.g. Room temperature, freezer temperature, perform controls etc.).
• Familiarizes and maintains knowledge of policies and procedures related to all aspects of STI and HIV counseling and testing.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services plus two (2) years of full-time professional experience with HIV/AIDS.

Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Time spent on the physical activities: up to 1/3 standing, walking, sitting; over 2/3 using hand to finger, handle, or feel; over 2/3 reaching with hands and arms; no climbing or balancing; no stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; over 2/3 talking or hearing, and no tasting or smelling.

Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs.

No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate noise.