Nurse Navigator

Department

CSL SHS: Clinical Operations Management

About The Department

The University of Chicago is one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education and research. Student Wellness (SW) is part of the division of Campus and Student Life and serves the student body by providing primary care, wellness, counseling, and psychiatric services in support of achieving holistic care of the student.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Operations Manager, the Nurse Navigator in the Student Wellness Center provides focused assistance to patients who are students with complex medical needs. Ensures seamless patient care is provided to students who require assistance coordinating medical care, navigating transitions of care, coordinating complex referrals, and closely following students who have been recently hospitalized. The Nurse Navigator works with providers, campus partners, and others to meet student care needs. May provide direct patient care when required as well as facilitate comprehensive coordination of care for patients, eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate interactions to referred services, increase patient and provider satisfaction, and function as the primary point of contact for patients. Functions as the resource nurse on the floor in the absence of the Clinical Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the central point of contact for all patients with identified chronic and medically complex conditions, such as (but not limited to) asthma, COPD, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, HIV, heart and vascular disease, cancer, MSK, transplant, etc., as well as psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses.
• Works with patients who require follow up after discharge from the emergency room and/or inpatient hospitalization, including a psychiatric hospitalization.
• Assists patients in navigating medical, nursing, ancillary, and other supportive services.
• Partners with the provider and administrative team to facilitate, coordinate, and ensure patient access to clinical and support services.
• Works directly with students to identify and anticipate clinical needs.
• Conducts follow-up phone calls with patients at the request of the provider; coordinates follow-up activities, answers questions, and reviews and ensures understanding of plan of care.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, and relevant campus partners.
• Collects and reports data from patients on barriers, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc.
• Monitors patient compliance with the patient treatment plan and provides coaching and guidance as necessary.
• Assists patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed. Partners with Case Workers in Student Counseling as necessary.
• Design and oversee the USHIP referral program.
• Participates in the orientation, training, and evaluation of new staff.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed and when appropriate.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Function as a backup to the Clinical Operations Manager role in his/her absence, to function in a resource role and provide oversight to clinical staff, and manage floor operations.
• Applies logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Has a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Performs miscellaneous and other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  
  

Experience:

• Advanced knowledge and skill of RN, LPN, and MA clinical practice duties.
• Experience working in an ambulatory care setting.
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting.
• Higher education experience is a plus.
• Advanced training or experience with college-age or young adult populations.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in an ambulatory care setting.
• Experience in Care Management or Patient Navigation.
  
  

Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate organizational and interpersonal/ communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• The ability to assist in high-level problem-solving due to the complexity of the situations encountered.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, make independent decisions, and lead staff.
• Ability to function both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with composure and professionalism.
• Possess both a strong customer service orientation and a commitment to excellence and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Clinical care setting and other campus settings.
• Environment can be demanding.
• Ability to work flexible shifts within the open clinic hours.
• Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases, and mental demands.
• Ability to use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Ability to use standard computer and office equipment.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• List of 3 references (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$105,000.00 - $117,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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