Care Coordinator, Care Management

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator in Brick Township, NJ. This role involves coordinating patient treatment and discharge plans while overseeing a designated caseload. Candidates must be a BSN or have a relevant Master's degree and possess strong communication and decision-making skills.

The position requires effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and managing patient transitions. An NJ nursing or social work license is mandatory, and certifications in Care Management are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN or BSN in progress; or Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving is needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical progression of patient treatment plans.
• Facilitate interfacility transitions and handoffs.
• Accountable for a designated patient caseload.

Skills

Effective decision-making skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Moderate to expert computer skills

Familiarity with hospital resources

Education

BSN or Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Care Coordinator, Care Management

The Care Coordinator, Care Management is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. Accountable for a designated patient caseload; assesses, plans, and facilitates with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to meet treatment goals, expected length of stay, and arrange for the appropriate next level of care. Oversees interfacility transitions and handoff between acute and post-acute services.

Hours: Every other weekend and also responsible for working another 1 day during the week on week one and 2 days during the week for week two totaling 40 hrs per pay period.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BSN or BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire or transfer into the position; or Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Moderate to expert computer skills.
• Familiar with hospital resources, community resources, and utilization management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Licensed Registered Nurse or NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Care Management, CCMA or ACMA certification strongly preferred.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!