Care Coordinator, Care Management

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Care Coordinator, Care Management to coordinate and facilitate patient treatment and discharge planning. The role involves collaborating with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to meet goals and ensure appropriate post-acute care.

The candidate should hold a NJ RN, Social Worker, or Clinical Social Worker license, and may have a Master's in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN or BSN in progress with could acquire within 3 years, or MSW.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Licensure in NJ required or eligible to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and facilitate clinical progression of patient treatment and discharge plan.
• Manage a designated patient caseload with the multidisciplinary team to meet goals and expected length of stay.
• Oversee interfacility transitions and handoff between acute and post-acute services.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Care management

Decision making

Communication

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

BSN

MSW

Master's 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.