Care Coordinator, Care Management

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Care Coordinator in Care Management to coordinate and facilitate clinical progression and discharge planning for a designated patient caseload.

The role requires licensure in NJ (RN or SW) and a background in care management; ACSM certification preferred. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within 3 years
• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Effective decision-making and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Familiar with hospital and community resources and utilization management
• Licensure: NJ RN or NJ Social Worker or NJ Clinical Social Worker
• Care Management certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and facilitate the clinical progression of the patient’s treatment and discharge plan.
• Accountable for a designated patient caseload; assess, plan, and facilitate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to meet goals.
• Oversee interfacility transitions and handoff between acute and post-acute services.

Skills

BSN in progress

MSW

Decision making

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Familiar with hospital resources

Utilization management

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

BSN

MSW

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.

Minimum rate of $92,144.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.