Job Description
Job Summary:1st Choice Healthcare Solutions is seeking a dedicated
Dementia Care Nurse Navigator to support the Division of Aging at the Baltimore Health Department. This is a full-time, contract position with a hybrid work schedule (2 days remote, 3 days at the facility). The Dementia Care Nurse Navigator will report directly to the Lead Dementia Care Navigator and the Guide Program Manager. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients with dementia and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of the dementia diagnosis, treatment, available resources, education, crisis prevention, and care coordination.
Key Responsibilities:Clinical Evaluation:- Assess the health status of patients by taking medical histories and identifying normal and abnormal findings.
- Develop individualized care plans tailored to patients' needs, which include medical management, behavioral support, and utilizing community resources.
- Implement communication strategies for effectively working with individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
- Facilitate clinical referrals by obtaining required clinical information and ensuring smooth processing through corresponding departments.
Care Coordination and Monitoring:- Review upcoming patient appointments in the system (e.g., Epic), including those for Telehealth clinics, ensuring all necessary services are arranged before appointments.
- Ensure the completion of all relevant tests, referrals, and required items with the provider.
- Collaborate with GUIDE providers to evaluate patient test results and execute care plans as discussed.
- Coordinate with referring physicians to meet patient and physician needs effectively.
- Provide comprehensive education on dementia symptoms, disease progression, treatment options, coping strategies, and caregiver support to patients and their families to improve understanding and outcomes.
Communication and Collaboration:- Act as the primary clinical contact for GUIDE patients and caregivers, ensuring scheduling of tests and appointments is coordinated.
- Serve as a liaison between the GUIDE clinical team and referring physicians to ensure efficient communication and care continuity.
- Provide emotional support and counseling tailored to the clinical situation of the patient.
- Collaborate with external case management and social services to ensure that patients have access to individualized community support services.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of patient and caregiver programming, including educational classes, seminars, and support groups.
Qualifications:- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid and active license.
- Experience in dementia care, gerontology, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical processes, medical management, and community resources for aging populations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to educate and support both patients and caregivers.
- Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, such as Epic.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment (2 days remote, 3 days at the facility).
Schedule & Work Environment:- Hybrid work schedule: 2 days remote, 3 days on-site at the facility.
- Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for patient or caregiver support.
- The position operates primarily during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Flexibility in hours and location may be possible, provided it does not interfere with program operations.
Compensation:Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with benefits as a 1st Choice Healthcare Solutions contract employee.
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1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Remote work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,