Care Coordinator, Care Management

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator for their Care Management team in Morrell Corners, NJ. The role involves coordinating patient care, facilitating treatment plans, and ensuring smooth transitions between services. Candidates must possess a BSN or be in progress, and a NJ license as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker. The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in computer applications. Benefits include a supportive team environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BSN or BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire or transfer.
• NJ Licensed Registered Nurse or NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and facilitate the clinical progression of patient's treatment.
• Assess, plan, and facilitate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee interfacility transitions and handoff between acute and post-acute services.

Skills

Effective decision-making skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Moderate to expert computer skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Influential leadership skills

Education

BSN or BSN in progress

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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.

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!