Care Coordinator, Utilization Management

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Care Coordinator for Utilization Management in Holmdel Township, NJ. The role involves coordinating patient care, managing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates should hold a BSN or be willing to obtain it and possess a NJ Registered Nurse License.

Qualifications

• BSN or BSN in progress and willing to acquire within 3 years.
• Effective decision-making skills and influential leadership.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and facilitate clinical progression of patient treatment.
• Manage length of stay and promote efficient resource utilization.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Computer skills

Utilization management knowledge

Education

BSN or BSN in progress

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

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 Management, Care Coordinator, Utilization Management is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical progression of the patient's treatment. Accountable for a designated patient caseload; the Care Coordinator, Utilization Management plans effectively in order to manage length of stay, promote efficient utilization of resources and ensure that care meets evidence-based practice standards and regulatory/payor requirements and follows the state of New Jersey regulations for Nursing.

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.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or American Case Management Association (ACMA) certification strongly preferred.

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