RN Community Care Nurse Navigator – Foundation Community Care

Affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Foundation Medical Partners is the second largest multi-specialty group in New Hampshire and serves the greater Nashua community.  We encourage the professional and personal development of our employees and are proud of the workplace culture we have developed. 

Position Summary

The RN Community Care Nurse Navigator coordinates the care of patients residing in long-term care facilities and for patients enrolled in the palliative care program.  Works closely with providers, community facilities, and home-care agencies to manage the patients’ healthcare needs, treatment goals, and transitions between care settings.  The incumbent will liaise between clinical and non-clinical specialists in the multi-disciplinary care team and will serve as the central point of contact with outside long-term care facilities and home care agencies for Foundation Community Care. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Nursing from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or compact state Registered Nurse License required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment required.
• Nurses are expected to pursue professional certification in area of specialty upon eligibility or within three (3) years of entering the specialty practice.
• A minimum of six (6) years of professional nursing experience (RN) in long term care nursing, home health, ambulatory care or case management required.
• A minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of pharmacology of common therapies required.
• Knowledge of non-pharmacological adjunct therapies for pain management preferred.
• Case management skills preferred.
• Proficiency in telephone triage.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to remain tactful and diplomatic while handling stressful and emotional communications.
• Ability to provide conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands and prioritize.
• Empathetic caregiver, with adaptable for change.
• Lifelong learner open to developing new clinical skills are required and requested.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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