Job Title: Medical Respite Navigator
Department: Medical Respite
Reports To: RN Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Community Based and Detroit Healthy Housing Campus
Hours: Full time, 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Summary:
The Medical Respite Program allows individuals who are experiencing homelessness a safe place to rest and recuperate from a medical condition. While participants focus on improving their health, they can also work on addressing other needs such as Social Determinants of Health, including housing. The Medical Respite Navigator is responsible for overseeing the clients discharged from the NSO Medical Respite Program and assisting with care coordination and housing activities. This position is field based and will help clients navigate the healthcare delivery system, while working to address barriers to permanent housing.
Collaboration with other professional disciplines is required to ensure effective and efficient client care delivery and the achievement of desired client outcomes
Requirements and Duties:
- Coordination of all medical and social services following the clients discharge from the hospital and the medical respite site
- Visit clients and conduct follow-ups once clients are discharged.
- Assist with coordination of telehealth appointments for mental and physical health services
- Coordinate of all medication deliveries from local hospitals and pharmacies
- Identify and refer clients to local community resources
- Assist with patients transition to permanent housing.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary care team meetings.
- Communicates respectfully and professionally, with all members of the care team, to provide patient-centered care
- Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies.
- Supports organizational initiatives to promote and maintain a strong positive workplace culture.
- Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, contractual obligations and/or program description.
Requirements:
Education:
HS Diploma 60 Hours of College credit hours (Preferred)
Minimum Required Experience:
Experience working with underserved populationExperience with identifying, accessing and referring to local community resources
Additional Requirements
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)Ability to learn additional softwareProficiency in general office equipment (PC, printer/fax/copier, telephony system)Experience with electronic health records and scheduling systems
DISCLAIMER MESSAGE:
The above elements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified, or a contractual commitment, and NSO retains the right to amend or revise this job description at any time.
NSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity and considers candidates without regard to sex (including pregnancy related conditions) genetic information, race, color, weight, height, religion, nation origin, citizenship, age, disability, martial or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender identity or any other legally protected status