NURSE NAVIGATOR I- ADDICTION MEDICINE

Job Opportunity At Cooper University Health CareAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. This role will work in the Center for Healing facilitating care and patient flow for infectious disease, wound care, and harm reduction programs. The role supports, educates, and assists patients and their families, serving as a link to their doctors and supportive services. This position's role is key in the implementation of multi-disciplinary care and may support other grant activities as required. Supports, educates, and assists patients and their families, serves as a patient advocate. Demonstrates effective teamwork as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, fostering and exemplifying a culture of respect. May participate in the direct care of patients during the Provider visit. Responsible for the coordination of care, assists in securing prescriptions and supplies for proper care. Participates in telephone triage. Consistently follows evidence-based practice and nursing standards/procedures to provide nursing care that eliminates preventable events of patient harm and promotes excellent patient outcomes. Scheduling patient appointments for refill requests.