Pregnancy Resource Navigator

Title: Pregnancy Resource Navigator Duration: 6-12 months with option to extend (not to exceed 12 months total) Location & Schedule Work is typically performed in a hospital setting (or home setting) with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Interview Process: 2-round interview process, hour long interviews with panel. In-person interview. Compliance & Requirements: Drug & Alcohol Testing Required Description

This position will primarily work with a team of health care professionals to provide clients with opportunities to manage and improve their health and the health of their newborn by facilitating care coordination, enhancing access to community-based services, and addressing social drivers of health. This position will be assigned in a hospital or primary care office setting, working with pregnant and newly parenting families as part of an integrated team of health care providers. The PRN Hospital Initiative is designed to assist families by providing education on needed resources and services available, support for navigating health care systems, and creating connections to build social capital in their community.

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

Meet with patients after being seen by their primary care physician or nurse practitioner, helping the patient understand their health care provider's instructions, and follow-up and referral plans.

Ensure primary care and specialty appointment instructions are understood and appointments are kept.

Plan, provide and document personal home visit(s) (or virtual visits if more appropriate or requested) focused on connecting families with resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs. Schedule follow up visits or touch points as needed or requested.

Provide information and resources to families that provide an opportunity to build social connections with each other and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development.

Develop, monitor and review goals with each family when appropriate.

Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation.

Participate in continuous quality improvement.

Track and report patient encounters and maintain required records as directed. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information.

Act as patient advocate.

Serve as single-entry contact for families trying to access multiple state services.

Provide client follow-up and monitoring, including phone calls and home visits with patients as needed.

Serve as liaison between state agencies and local community programs.

Assist patients in understanding their insurance and medication coverage.

Assist patients in applying for Medicaid/medical assistance as needed.

Assist patients in applying for medication assistance programs as needed.

Assist patients in connecting with community resources.

Collaborate with health care team to provide clients with the opportunity to manage and improve health, coordinate care, and provide clinical team with case findings.

Actively participate in required training and professional development activities.

Maintain active patient caseload.

Serves as a liaison between the hospital and local county HDs.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Two or more years of health care experience.