Registered Nurse Navigator

Join a mission‑driven team where your nursing expertise makes a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of individuals in our community. The Registered Nurse Navigator is a community‑based role that provides health advocacy and support to clients throughout Lehigh and Northampton Counties . The Registered Nurse Navigator h elps individuals access the physical and behavioral health care they need by coordinating appointments, supporting hospital transitions, arranging transportation, and creating personalized plans that promote wellness and collaboration. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Service Coordination & Care Integration Provide integrated service coordination for assigned consumers, collaborate with behavioral health navigators, engage internal/external stakeholders, and communicate with all healthcare staff to ensure holistic and necessary care. Treatment Planning & Goal Development Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the consumer and their identified supports. Assessment & Monitoring Provide initial and ongoing assessment of mental health, physical health, and substance use; review labs, physician summaries, health data, medication lists, and ensure metabolic screenings are completed. Medication & Health Support Support individuals in managing medication concerns, monitor medication changes, and provide behavioral and physical health education regarding their conditions. Referral & Gap Management Conduct ongoing assessment of gaps in care and complete referrals as needed. This position is Community-based and requires travel to homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement provided. Earn $34.66 per hour. Rate increases at 6 months and 12 months in this position! Mileage Reimbursement provided! Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay - access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Licensed as a registered nurse in PA Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required 1 year experience in either inpatient or outpatient mental health setting Experience with addictive diseases and/or community mental health preferred Valid driver's license and vehicle for client visits

Schedule:

Monday-Friday:

8am-4:30pm -NO

ON-CALLS!

NO

WEEKENDS!

Rate increases at 6 and 12 months in this role! This position is Community-based and requires travel to homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement provided.