Opioid/Substance Use ED Navigator

Position Summary

A Day in YOUR Life as an Opioid/Substance Use ED Navigator
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Substance/Opioid Use Team, this Substance Use Nurse Navigator, will participate in the facilitation of medicated assisted treatment (MAT) in addition to the promotion and restoration of patient's health through collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members with the emergency department, hospital, and local community. The nurse will be responsible for providing recommendations for induction of MAT and providing support to the patient for continued treatment at discharge. The navigator will work in collaboration with ED staff, pharmacy champion, hospital navigator and local community partners to provide best practices for patients with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Establishes processes and protocols for appropriate referrals to treatment for medicated assisted treatment initiation
• Follows up with patients on engagement in treatment and provides additional resources to the patient and/or family.
• Educates patients, families, providers, and staff on opioid/substance use disorder and treatment options.
• Secures all necessary releases from clients/patients to report all data collected on contacts, referral services, and follow-up.
• Develops programs to support patients and families dealing with opioid addiction and substance use disorders.
• Utilizes local, state, and federal programs to facilitate referrals and care coordination.
• Follows up on inpatient referrals in the community and collaborates with the OUD/SUD team for patient recovery.
• Initiates Baker Acts/Marchman Acts as appropriate.
• Supports ED staff in triage and treatment of all patients with identified OUD/SUD
• Acts as a consultant and educator to multidisciplinary teams on opioid/substance use disorders.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Works autonomously and self-directed while collaborating with other team members.
• Exhibits strong negotiation and advocacy skills with patients, families, team members, health care team, and community resources advocating for MAT for patients with Opioid Use Disorders.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in data preparation, analysis, and presentation to maintain effective, efficient, and compliant work environments. Creates data priorities, establishes dashboards for monitoring outcomes and customer satisfaction, and implements a variance control system.
• Promotes and supports regular education and training programs aimed at achieving best clinical outcomes and overall performance improvement and maintains up to date on all changes to MAT to educate staff and patients.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of dosing recommendations for initiation of MAT and other medications.
• Possesses working knowledge of community and treatment resources based on age and clinical need.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Process dose changes and chart accordingly in Epic.
• Prioritizes tasks flexibly and demonstrates effective organizational skills.
• Assist in providing information to bedside RN to facilitate appropriate MAT recommendations and harm reduction Spends time in the community following patients and supporting the team as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates degree at an accredited school of nursing
• 5+ years of experience in the Medicated Assisted Treatment Field as an RN or LPN
• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed in the State of Florida