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Summary:

[The Geriatric Nurse Navigator will ensure seamless care transitions, improve outcomes, and support the Emergency Department team in meeting ]()Geriatric Emergency Department AccreditationGEDA standards on delivering age-appropriate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities:

1) Act as the primary advocate and resource for geriatric patients and their caregivers during the ED visit. This includes age-friendly care practices and improvements in the ED environment to enhance safety and comfort for older adults.

2) Conducts assessments for key geriatric syndromes, including cognitive impairment, delirium, fall risk, polypharmacy, and functional status.

3) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans ba6)sed on geriatric-specific needs and evidence-based practices. Also, develops and implements safe, effective discharge plans in collaboration with social workers, case managers, and community resources.

4) Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment options, discharge plans, and follow-up care. Post discharge follow up with high-risk older adults to address any care gaps.

5) Coordinate with primary care providers, geriatric specialists, and post-acute care facilities to optimize care transitions and prevent readmissions. Build partnerships with community organizations to promote access to geriatric resources and services.

6) Drive quality improvement initiatives to achieve or maintain GEDA accreditation (Level 1, 2, or 3).

7) Ensure compliance with GEDA standards, including geriatric-focused staff education, clinical protocols, and environmental modifications in the ED.

8) Collect, analyze, and report data on geriatric-specific metrics, such as delirium screening, fall prevention, and patient outcomes.

9) Act as a champion for geriatric care initiatives and provide feedback to leadership on opportunities for improvement. Provide training and education to ED staff on best practices for geriatric care, including the recognition and management of geriatric syndromes.

10) Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.

11). Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

1.    Educational Background:

•     Current RN licensure in the state of practice.

•     Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

2.    Clinical Experience:

•     Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience

•     Familiarity with ACEP GEDA standards, including geriatric syndromes, transitions of care, and age-friendly practices.

3.    Certifications:

•     Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

•     Completion of a program such as NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) or other geriatric-focused education. (preferred upon hiring, required within 6 months)

•     Preferred:

•     Certified Geriatric Emergency Nurse (CGEN) or Gerontological Nursing Certification (RN-BC).

•     Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) Training Certificate, if applicable.

4.    Skills and Competencies:

•     In-depth knowledge of geriatric syndromes and evidence-based practices for older adult care.

•     Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

•     Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and track key performance metrics.

5.    Preferred Experience:

•     Experience in working with quality improvement programs or GEDA-related projects.

•     Familiarity with community-based services for older adults and a strong understanding of resources available for post-acute care.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 972

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.