UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigator (RN) - 9-month - Stamford Campus

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Regional Clinical Nurse Coordinator, this position provides professional in-person nursing and health services to the UConn Stamford campus. Provides patient-focused advice and education. Conducts health promotion and educational outreach. Collaborates with other providers to enable the student to attain and maintain health.

The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Interview patients, document medical history, may examine patients, and make assessments and/or nursing diagnoses of the condition of such patients.
• Counsels patients regarding treatment and prevention.
• Provides in-person and telephone triage and consultation on treatment and prevention.
• Collaborate with patients and the Health Care Team to formulate a tailored plan ensuring they receive timely and comprehensive care that meets their needs.
• Act as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring that patients' needs and preferences are communicated effectively.
• Offer emotional support and assist patient/families in accessing community resources, financial aid, and support groups to alleviate the burden of medical treatment, helping them cope with the stress and anxiety associated with a variety of health conditions.
• Consult with physicians and APRN's for evaluations and recommendations for unusual findings. Refer patient for specialized medical care beyond the scope of the Student Health Service, including arranging necessary ambulance transportation. Provide necessary emergency care as indicated by protocol.
• Refers, coordinates, and assists patients in securing appointments for medical care, which may include supporting students in securing transportation and insurance solutions.
• May administer medications, immunizations, treatments and certain tests via established protocols as authorized by licensed physicians and APRNs.
• Participates in and/or conducts in-service presentations.
• Participates in various SHaW and University committees and advisory groups.
• Participates in health education programming and delivery, including but not limited to tabling on health-related topics pertinent to college health; collaboration and coordination of outreach events with both UConn and community providers.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records and reports.
• Maintains drugs, medical supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Mentors other nonprofessionals during work assignments.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of CT in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other health-related field.
• Three (3) years of experience, within the last 5 years, providing comprehensive nursing care to adolescent/young adults in an ambulatory care, school health or urgent care setting, conducting physical assessments, monitoring vital signs, administering treatments and medications, educating patients about disease management and self-care, and collaborating with providers as well as other healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
• Nursing experience applicable to the assigned work area.
• Utilization of an electronic health record.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills necessary for effective work relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and decision-making.
• CPR Certification.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity issues.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of Nursing experience.
• Experience working in a College Health Setting.
• Experience providing Nursing Telephone Triage/Advice.
• ACLS.
• Experience in a Case Management /Nurse Navigator role.
• Bilingual experience (Spanish preferred).