Patient Navigator – Community Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Posting Title Patient Navigator – Community
Job Category Staff & Executive – Healthcare
Department NJMS-Emergency Medicine
Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Navigator – Community for the Emergency Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School. The Patient Navigator will support various aspects of the Navigator Essex County and the ED Alt projects. This role will be evenly split, with 50% dedicated to community outreach, activities, and events for those in need of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, and 50% focused on providing services for patients with OUD in the Emergency Department (ED). Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Conducts community outreach activities to connect individuals with care and services, including opioid treatment programs and medication-assisted treatment providers.
Engage with community members during outreach events and respond to individuals encountered on 911 calls, working alongside the Community Paramedic. Provides guidance and support to individuals seeking assistance with opioid use disorder in the ED and the community. Collaborates with hospital and community partners to coordinate medical care and social services for individuals in the ED and the community. Respond alongside the Community Paramedic to overdose calls in the community, providing immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing opioid-related emergencies. Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, treatment providers, and social service agencies to enhance access to care and resources for individuals in the community. FLSA Exempt
Grade 22S
Salary Details A maximum of $60,543 is budgeted for this position.
Minimum Salary 60543.00
Mid Range Salary 72444.00
Maximum Salary 85865.00
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: . Position Status Full Time
Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment – Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in social work or Human Services plus a minimum of two (2) years of fulltime professional experience working with patients diagnosed with OUD or SUD. Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1261
Posting Open Date 06/09/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.