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Maternal Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program Navigator RN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 2 (UH2), University Health 5 (UH5)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Admin Womens Health UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Associate Administrator or designee, the Maternal Health SUD Program Navigator will develop and oversee all functions, clinical programs, and activities of the Obstetric component of the Maternal SUD program. The Navigator will coordinate timely services for patients who come to Maternal SUD program. The navigator will work closely with maternal health program manager, clinical staff, physicians, labor and delivery and clinic leadership to guide patients quickly to the appropriate area of care. Acts as a role model and advocate throughout the organization and in the community for the program and in the care of women and children.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or the equivalent with a combination of an ADN and relevant experience

• Current Missouri RN license.

• Current BLS certification.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing.

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of community health nursing. Some knowledge of the programs and objectives of a state health agency. Working knowledge of available local community resources and ability to apply problem-solving techniques to community health needs.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, amend priorities and remain focused on operational objectives in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work with flexibility in hours and a wide variety of work environments to include multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience in leading programs and teams, in both small and large groups

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and to maintain records and prepare reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent telephone skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, general public, professional staff, state and local officials, and other allied staff. Working knowledge of inter-professional relationships in the implementation of programs.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, and the ability to use customized software for maintaining records, managing scheduled appointments etc. (i.e. MOHSAIC)

• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage. Ability to navigate the multi-county area using road maps and directions.

This position is grant funded.

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